Finding qualified construction subcontractors is one of the most critical and time-consuming tasks for general contractors. In 2026, the US has a shortage of 500,000 skilled construction workers, making qualified sub sourcing more competitive than ever. Key criteria for subcontractor vetting: current state contractor license (verify via state licensing board), insurance certificate (general liability minimum $1M per occurrence, workers comp), bonding for projects over $50,000, experience with your project type, current workload capacity, and references from recent similar projects. General contractors sourcing subs should verify license status online with the state licensing board, require COIs naming the GC as additional insured, and check references directly. BuildStackHub vendor match connects GCs with pre-screened subcontractors by trade, location, and project type — with license verification included.
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Location 20 pts
Insurance 20 pts
Bonding 10 pts
Experience 15 pts
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