SAL and Subcontractors: Automating Payments and Tracking Progress Without Excel
How to automate State of Completion Reports (SAL) and subcontractor payments using software like TeamSystem, eliminate Excel spreadsheets, ensure compliance with D.Lgs. 36/2023.
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
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