Pay application software for structural steel and miscellaneous metals subcontractors
DrawPrep helps steel and miscellaneous metals subcontractors separate detailing, fabrication, stored material and erection in the schedule of values and prepare G702/G703-style pay applications with supporting documents.
Billing challenges in steel & metals
Off-site fabrication
Much of the value is created in the shop. Whether it can be billed depends on the contract and the documentation you provide.
Stored steel
Delivered steel waiting for erection is typically billed as stored material with delivery backup.
Sequenced erection
Erection by sequence or area gives a clear, verifiable measure of field progress.
Example schedule of values
Illustrative only. Use the breakdown your contract and GC require.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 01 | Shop drawings & detailing |
| 02 | Fabrication — sequence 1 |
| 03 | Fabrication — sequence 2 |
| 04 | Steel delivered (stored) |
| 05 | Erection — sequence 1 |
| 06 | Misc. metals & stairs |
How DrawPrep fits
- Stored-material lines with delivery backup
- Separate lines for shop and field work
- Pre-submission checks before sending
Steel & metals billing questions
- Can I bill for steel fabricated off-site?
- Some contracts allow off-site stored materials with conditions such as insurance, title documents or inspection. Check your contract before billing.
- How do I show erection progress?
- Lines by sequence or area let you bill each one as it is erected.
- Can DrawPrep track retainage on this kind of job?
- Yes. You set the retainage rate the contract requires, and each pay application carries it forward and flags a rate that changes between periods so you can confirm it before sending.
Related trades
DrawPrep prepares billing packages; it does not submit them, guarantee GC approval or provide legal advice. Confirm stored-material and retainage terms in your contract.
YOUR NEXT BILLING PERIOD
Put the paperwork in one place.
Keep the project, the progress and the package together.