At GCPay, we know how important clear communication is between general contractors and subcontractors. That’s why we offer the Contract Value Confirmation setting—an often-overlooked feature that helps make sure every application for payment (AFP) reflects the correct contract value.
When this setting is turned on, subcontractors are prompted during AFP submission to either:
Confirm the contract value is correct, or
Flag that it’s incorrect and explain why.
If a subcontractor flags an issue, they can provide details such as pending change orders, unapproved modifications, or any other reason the value isn’t accurate.
That note is automatically:
Included in the AFP submission notification email sent to the first-tier reviewer, and
Logged in the AFP’s audit trail for permanent reference.
This feature helps general contractors by ensuring change orders and other discrepancies are surfaced early. It also gives subcontractors a direct way to share their perspective—reducing surprises, building transparency, and keeping everyone aligned on the current contract value before payments move forward.
👉 Want to start using Contract Value Confirmation on your projects? Reach out to your GCPay account manager to learn more or to have it enabled.
Make Paying Subcontractors Easy with GCPay ePayment
Managing subcontractor payments can be complicated—but GCPay makes it simple. Our platform supports complex approval workflows by assigning specific roles like Lien Officers, Compliance Officers, and Project Accountants, each with unique permissions to review and approve invoices before payment.
A recent enhancement adds the Treasury Assistant role, designed to streamline payment batch preparation. Working alongside the existing Treasury Officer role, the Treasury Assistant helps your team queue and prepare payments efficiently, ensuring accuracy and smooth processing. The chart below highlights the permissions for the Treasury Assistant and shows how it differs from the traditional Treasury Officer role.
One of the biggest advantages of using GCPay for payments is the ability to define and enforce approval workflows that match your company’s processes. There are multiple ways to set up these workflows in GCPay—learn more.
ePayment Adoption Is Growing In 2025, GCPay has seen more than double the payments processed through our ePayment platform. Here’s why customers are making the switch:
Automatic lien waivers – No more chasing down signed waivers; they’re automatically exchanged when funds are sent to the subcontractor’s bank.
No paper checks– Save time and money by going fully digital.
Secure banking info– No need to collect, validate, or store sensitive bank details for every subcontractor.
Client Central is built to support you with everything you need to manage construction payment processes efficiently. It brings together support tools, industry insights, and product updates—all in one easy-to-access platform.
🌐 Your Centralized Support
At the heart of the hub are the support features you’ll use every day:
Submit a Support Ticket – Reach out to our team quickly for help.
GCPay Knowledgebase – Access guides, FAQs, and tutorials anytime.
Product Release Notes – Stay up to date with the latest features and enhancements.
📚 Your Go-To Industry & Product Content The hub is also your resource for learning and staying informed:
Featured Articles – Explore GCPay Buzz content covering on change management, construction trends, AI in construction, and more.
Customer Success Stories – Learn from peers like Innoconn, BNBuilders, and Cityscape Residential.
Monthly GCPay Exchange – Browse an archive (June 2025 back to 2022) for product updates, educational tips, and best practices.
🛠️ Interactive Features to Help You Get More Value Engage with the hub to make it work for you:
Submit a Feature Request – Share your ideas and help shape GCPay’s roadmap.
G2 Reviews & References – Give feedback and earn rewards.
“Did You Know?” Insights – Quick tips on tools like ePayment, stored-material tracking, waiver automation, and digital notarization.
✅ How to Make the Most of Client Central
Explore the Knowledgebase for FAQs, how-to guides, and release notes.
Read Buzz articles to stay ahead of industry trends.
Check Success Stories for practical tips you can apply.
Submit feature requests, leave a G2 review, or become a reference.
Follow “Did You Know?” highlights to uncover efficiencies and new tools.
Client Central isn’t just a support portal—it’s a complete ecosystem for customer engagement, education, and empowerment. By bringing all resources into one centralized, customer-focused space, GCPay ensures you’re equipped to manage payment processes, stay informed on product updates, and contribute to ongoing platform improvement.
Small Tweaks, Big Wins: What I’ve Seen from GC Teams Using GCPay
One of the coolest parts of my job is seeing how different GC teams put GCPay to work. The process itself doesn’t really change, but the little things teams do inside the system; that’s where the magic happens.
Here are three habits I’ve seen that make a world of difference:
✅ Leave specific notes when rejecting a pay app Teams that provide clear instructions in their rejection notes tend to eliminate endless back and forth. Everyone knows exactly what to fix and approvals fly through faster.
✅ Set clear deadlines, and stick to them Subs love it when the rules are consistent. GCs who keep firm deadlines avoid the last-minute scramble and keep the whole process way less stressful.
✅ Let GCPay send the compliance reminders The best teams aren’t chasing down paperwork, they let the system do it for them. Auto reminders on insurance and lien waivers mean fewer missing docs and fewer headaches.
None of these are “huge” moves. But stack them together, and you go from wrestling with paperwork all week to wrapping up approvals in a fraction of the time.
So, if you’re looking to tighten things up, focus on the small stuff. That’s where the big wins hide.
Catch you next time, –Danny
Customer Spotlight: The Conlan Company
Managing over 1,000 subcontractor invoices each month across more than 25 states is no small task—and that’s exactly what The Conlan Company faced. Before using GCPay, their accounting team spent weeks chasing paper pay apps and answering calls from subs wondering about payments.
Now, with GCPay fully integrated with Viewpoint Vista, Conlan is completely paperless, saving two weeks every month on invoice processing. Subs can submit their own billing, approvals are routed exactly where they need to go, and the accounting team has more time for compliance, reporting, and strategic work.
As Controller Trish Gordon says: “GCPay allows our accounting team to run Conlan better. It lets us do the work we’re here to do.”
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