Guides for keeping your paperwork on grade
Plain-language answers about certificates of insurance, W-9s and the paperwork general contractors ask subcontractors for.
COI tracking spreadsheet vs. software: when it’s time to switch
A spreadsheet is a fine way to start tracking certificates of insurance. Here are the signs you’ve outgrown it, and what to look for next.
How to send a certificate of insurance to a general contractor (and stop resending it)
A step-by-step routine for getting your COI to a GC correctly the first time, and keeping it current when your policy renews.
What is a certificate of insurance (COI) in construction?
A certificate of insurance is a one-page summary of a contractor’s insurance. Here’s what’s on it, why general contractors ask for one, and how subs get them.