Bulk Release Retainage makes closeout simpler by letting general contractors release retainage across multiple SOVs in just a few clicks. Once you start a bulk release, GCPay automatically creates the retainage AFP(s) for each subcontractor and triggers any required lien waivers, so subcontractors don’t need to log back in to bill their retainage. You stay in full control of when retainage is released.
You can use Bulk Release anytime retainage is being held and at least one pay app has been approved, even if the contract isn’t fully billed. Many general contractors find it especially helpful when a contract is billed to completion, making retainage release quick and consistent.
Admin users can also choose whether to generate or suppress lien waivers. When generated, GCPay sends the project’s default waivers—including any final waivers—to subcontractors for signature.
Once retainage AFPs are created, they’ll appear in the Integration tab and can be exported to your supported ERP system. Only Admins can run Bulk Release.
This feature must be enabled by GCPay Support. If you’d like it enabled for your business, just reach out to your GCPay Account Manager.
GCPay is continually expanding the visibility general contractors have into their downstream partners—now including tier vendors in addition to subcontractors. By broadening what you can see and manage across your projects, you gain stronger financial oversight, better forecasting, and improved project coordination. Tier vendor data is now easier to access, track, and update, helping you keep your project documentation accurate and compliant.
Tier Vendors Tab: A Centralized View of All Downstream Partners
Within each project’s navigation, the Tier Vendors tab provides a consolidated view of every reported tier vendor on the job. This central hub gives you immediate insight into vendor relationships and billing activity, eliminating the need to piece information together from multiple sources.
Key capabilities include:
Grouping contracts by Subcontractor or by Schedule of Values (SOV) to match how you prefer to manage project structure
Filtering tier vendor contracts by outstanding lien waivers, joint check requirements, or “finished” status (for projects requiring final tier vendor waivers)
Aggregated reporting across the entire project to simplify compliance reviews and payment workflows
This tab puts everything you need in one place, making it easier to manage downstream documentation and track progress.
Tier Vendor Revisions: Flexible, Accurate Billing Adjustments
Tier Vendor Revisions allow general contractors to quickly correct or update previously reported billing for tier vendors—without having to restart or undo past applications. By selecting View on any tier vendor record, you can access the full billing history for that contract across all payment applications and make revisions as needed. Subcontractors maintain visibility into the same billing details, but only general contractors have the authority to make changes.
Requirement: Tier vendor revisions must be enabled at the root level. If you cannot make revisions, please reach out to your Account Manager or GCPay Support.
Smart Waiver Handling When Revisions Are Made
Whenever a revision affects fields used in previously generated lien waivers (for example, updating the Due This Period amount), GCPay automatically checks for conflicts and identifies any waivers that may need to be updated.
You’ll get a clear list of:
All impacted waivers
Their current status
The submitted documents
GCPay defaults to creating updated waivers and resending them to the tier vendor to ensure accuracy and compliance. However, if a tier vendor has already submitted a correct waiver and you prefer not to overwrite it, you can simply Skip or uncheck Resend for that specific document.
This ensures your documentation stays accurate while giving you flexibility where needed.
Need More Support?
For detailed guidance and step-by-step instructions on using Tier Vendor features, visit our Knowledge Base athelp.gcpay.com. You can also access it anytime through Client Centralat GCPay.com.
See How Palace Construction Maximized Their GCPay Investment
Palace Construction proves what's possible when you fully leverage GCPay. Since implementing the platform in 2018, their three-person accounting team now manages billing across all construction projects—handling more volume and larger contracts than ever before.
Their secret? Full integration with Sage Intacct, smart use of approval workflows, and GCPay's built-in controls that prevent overbilling. Tasks that once took full days now take just hours.
The result: Palace scaled their business without adding accounting staff, completed a seamless ERP migration, and built subcontractor relationships that keep projects moving faster.
Ho ho ho! As the snow settles at the North Pole and the elves power down their keyboards for the year, we wanted to send a big, jingling thank you for trusting GCPay to help keep your payment applications, lien waivers, and compliance documents moving faster than a reindeer with a fresh cup of cocoa.
Your feedback was the brightest gift under our tree this year. Our 2025 Customer Survey delivered sleigh-loads of insight into what’s working, what could sparkle a bit more, and where we should point the sleigh next. Thanks to you, our workshop is buzzing with ideas—and not just because of the candy canes.
Santa's Official 2025 Report Card: 🎅📝
•Likelihood to Recommend:83 / 100 (Solidly on the Nice List!)
• Customer Satisfaction: 4.72 (out of 5) ⭐
• Top Holiday Wish: Videos on new features in Support Resource Center
• Peeking Ahead: 58% of customers plan to roll out internal ePayment capabilities for subcontractor payments in 2026
•Most Cherished Benefits:Time savings, easy-to-use workflows, compliance peace of mind, improved accuracy, and a clear view of every project, no magnifying glass required.
We were especially warmed by your kind words about GCPay’s world-class support, smooth onboarding, and friendly usability. That praise keeps our elves smiling and our engineers coding long into the (polar) night.
Your feedback is helping us polish the sleigh runners—from strengthening ERP integrations and reporting to fine-tuning retainage workflows and notifications. Every note you share helps us make GCPay even merrier and brighter.
From all of us at GCPay (elves, reindeer, and humans alike), thank you for being such wonderful partners. We wish you and your teams a cozy, joyful holiday season—and a New Year filled with smooth payments, happy projects, and zero compliance surprises.
Warmest wishes (and extra cocoa), –Danny 🎄
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As the holiday season approaches, we want to keep you informed of our office schedule to help you plan for any support needs. Our regular support hours will continue throughout the holidays, except on the closure dates listed below. Please reach out for any assistance leading up to these closures, we're here to help with any needs that arise.
Holiday Support Closures:
Christmas: December 24th, 25th, 26th, and 31st
New Year’s Day: January 1st
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