In this Issue:

• Simplify SOV Grouping 

• Ensure Compliance with Official G702/G703 Forms

• News You Can Use: AI in Construction
• Login with Danny: Ever Wonder What Your Subs See?
• Upcoming Events: AU
• Support Holiday Schedule
• Play GCPay Jeopardy and Win $100!

Simplify Owner Billing with SOV Grouping 

GCPay’s upgraded Schedule of Values (SOV) Grouping feature gives general contractors enhanced control and flexibility when managing owner billing. When creating an owner SOV, users can now add extra data columns such as CSI Division, Cost Code, Phase, Category, or Extra. These options let contractors organize line items according to their preferred structure, whether to align with internal reporting requirements or an owner’s requested cost breakdown. This level of customization streamlines upstream billing and increases clarity for all parties.

Once a grouping is set, it automatically carries over to all upstream payment applications and appears as subtotals on the AIA-style G703 Continuation Sheet. This ensures consistent presentation throughout each billing cycle and makes it easier for owners to review costs grouped by logical categories.

For general contractors, this structured approach also enables better data analysis and job cost tracking, especially on complex projects with multiple cost components. By offering a more organized billing format and greater flexibility, GCPay’s Upstream SOV Grouping feature promotes a smarter, more transparent approach to owner billing.

Official AIA G702/G703 Available in GCPay

Client feedback revealed that some project owners require subcontractor pay applications to be submitted using official AIA Contract Document forms. In response, GCPay has partnered with AIA Contract Documents to make their official forms available for use directly within GCPay.

Thanks to this partnership, general contractors can now require subcontractors to submit official AIA G702/G703 pay application forms on designated projects, helping meet owner requirements while continuing to benefit from GCPay’s automated pay app process.

With this integration, GCPay users can:

• Require official AIA forms for all pay applications
  
  
• Easily satisfy owner requirements within GCPay
  
  
• Enhance compliance by using official G702/G703 forms
  
  
• Eliminate the need to process AIA pay apps outside of GCPay
  
  
• Include official AIA conditional lien waivers in the automated workflow

Learn more about how official AIA G702/G703 forms are available within GCPay,  or reach out to your account manager to see how to get started. 

The Rise of AI in Construction: Key Takeaways for GCPay Users

AI is changing the game—and not just for tech companies. Autodesk’s new 2025 AI Jobs Report reveals that AI skills are becoming essential across the Design and Make industries, including construction. For general contractors using GCPay, here’s what to know.

AI Skills Are in Demand—Fast
Mentions of AI in job listings have skyrocketed:

• +56% increase so far in 2025
• More than doubling in both 2023 and 2024

This trend isn’t slowing down. It means contractors and project teams will need to understand how to work with AI, whether that’s reviewing data insights, training models, or ensuring AI-powered tools align with business processes.

New Job Titles to Watch
AI is creating new roles beyond software engineering. Roles like:

• AI Strategist
• Prompt Engineer
• AI Compliance Manager

These aren’t “future” jobs, they’re showing up on listings today. You don’t need to hire them all, but knowing how these roles can support construction workflows (like pay app reviews or lien tracking) helps you stay ahead.

People Skills Matter More Than Ever
Here’s a surprise: in AI-related job postings, human skills outrank technical ones. Skills like:

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Analytical thinking
• Leadership

These soft skills are critical for guiding AI tools responsibly, something GCPay users already value when managing project payments, compliance, and team coordination.

AI Adoption Is Global—and Growing
North America is seeing a huge jump in AI hiring (+89%), and the trend is spreading across every region. Global firms or companies working across multiple states may see more AI tools and strategies entering the jobsite, the back office, and the bidding process.

Sustainability + AI = A Competitive Edge
AI is now the #1 enabler of sustainability in the industries Autodesk serves. GCs are using AI to optimize:

• Material usage
• Scheduling
• Waste reduction
• Financial planning

And teams that embrace AI for sustainability are also seeing better talent retention. People want to work for future-ready, mission-driven companies.

What This Means for GCPay Users

• Look for ways to incorporate AI fluency into your team’s skillset
• Stay aware of new job roles that could benefit your workflows
• Use AI tools to enhance, not replace, human oversight
• Align your financial and compliance workflows with sustainable goals

Bottom line
AI isn’t just a buzzword, it’s becoming part of how construction gets done. Teams that blend tech-savviness with people-first leadership will be best positioned to win work, retain talent, and build smarter.

👉 Want to dive deeper? Check out the full Autodesk 2025 AI Jobs Report here»

Do You Know What Your Subcontractors See?

You spend plenty of time in GCPay. But your subcontractors? They experience a different side of the platform, and sometimes, a lack of visibility on their end can cause slowdowns on yours.

A few common questions to consider:

• When you reject a pay app, are you including notes they can see?
• Do they get notified when a compliance doc is missing?
• Can they preview the lien waiver before signing?

The answer to all of these is yes — if your project settings are dialed in.

We’ve seen cases where a sub doesn’t realize what’s holding up their payment simply because a message wasn’t included or a reminder wasn’t turned on. Small things, but they can lead to big delays.

Taking a few minutes to review how your projects are set up, especially around compliance, messaging, and approval workflows, can make a huge difference. When subs know what to do and what to expect, everything moves faster.

Small changes in visibility can make a big impact on the workflow.

Until next time,
–Danny

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