How do you manage subcontractor risk when everything can change mid-project?

In this episode of Beyond Prequalification, Shayne Gaffney, VP of Product Transformation and Delivery at Veriforce, is joined by Rob Wagoner, Vice President of Operations, and Haley Russell, Safety and Prequalification Coordinator at Howard Shockey & Sons, to discuss their shift from an annual subcontractor evaluation to project-based prequalification.

With greater visibility into subcontractor capacity, backlog, and financial health, their team has moved beyond static, once-a-year evaluations to a more dynamic, real-time approach. They share how this shift has improved decision-making, uncovered hidden risks, and strengthened accountability across projects. Haley and Rob also discuss how their prequalification process supports Shockey’s subcontractor default insurance (SDI) program and the practical steps they take to mitigate risk. 

Whether you’re refining your prequalification strategy or considering an SDI program, this episode offers practical insights into building a more proactive, transparent, and resilient approach to subcontractor risk management.

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