SAL and Subcontractors: Automating Payments and Tracking Progress Without Excel

Progress Reports & Subcontractors: Automate Payments Without Excel

Managing construction progress reports (SAL) and subcontractor payments is one of the most chaotic processes in Italian construction. In 2026, this can be almost fully automated — from site progress tracking to payment trigger.

Key Points

• Average admin time on SAL management: 20-30 hours/month per active project
• Real-time progress tracking eliminates retrospective disputes
• Automatic DURC verification before each payment (legal requirement)
• Retention guarantee (ritenuta 0.5%) tracked automatically per SAL
• Estimated savings: €8,000-15,000/year for a €3M turnover firm