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What General Contractors Really Think About Subs: New Data on Accuracy, Pricing, Tech, and Trust
We asked GCs across the U.S. what they really want from subcontractors — and what makes them hesitate. Their answers were blunt: reliability beats price, communication beats software, and predictable subs get hired again. This survey breaks down the data behind GC trust, the top decision drivers, the biggest pain points, and the simple behaviors that help subs win more work.
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What Are Typical Subcontractor Margins?
A practical look at typical subcontractor margins and the factors that erode them, based on insights from Riffle’s 2025 Subcontractor Survey and industry benchmarks.
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Tech Adoption in Divisions 9–12: What Subs Are Really Doing in 2025
A practical look at how Divisions 9–12 are adopting technology in 2025, based on Riffle’s Subcontractor Survey and association trends.
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Competitor Analysis: How Procore Markets to Subcontractors
A practical look at how Procore markets to subcontractors and where its approach falls short, based on Riffle’s 2025 Subcontractor Survey and competitive analysis.
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