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The latest thinking on vendor risk, prequalification, and procurement from the Trestle team.

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Trestle Named to BuiltWorlds' 2026 Preconstruction Top 50

Jamie Sweeney
March 21, 2026
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The Power of Subcontractor Performance Feedback and Other Historical Data in Predicting Future Outcomes

Victor Zhang P.E.
July 24, 2024

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Why You Need a Prequalification System and How To Implement One

Victor Zhang P.E.
April 30, 2024
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Subcontractor Performance Ratings: Getting Feedback From Other Departments

Victor Zhang P.E.
April 23, 2024
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A Guide to Enhancing Transparency and Accountability on Construction Projects

Victor Zhang P.E.
April 16, 2024
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Interface Woes and Vendor Profile Duplicate Challenges in Procurement Software Today

Victor Zhang P.E.
February 14, 2024
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Navigating the Uncertainties: Mitigating Risks in Subcontractor and Supplier Collaboration

Victor Zhang P.E.
January 8, 2024
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Paving the Way: Streamlining Construction Tech for Real-World Success 🚀

Victor Zhang P.E.
November 27, 2023
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Mitigating Construction Risks: The Crucial Role of Monitoring Subcontractor and Supplier Performance

Victor Zhang P.E.
July 30, 2021
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Elevating Quality Control: The Crucial Need for Subcontractor and Supplier Performance Evaluations in Construction

Victor Zhang P.E.
July 30, 2021
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Enhancing Project Efficiency: Key Elements to Review When Evaluating Subcontractor and Supplier Performance in Construction Projects

Victor Zhang P.E.
July 30, 2021

Resources

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July 10, 2024
Vendor Performance Reviews and the Need for Information Continuity in the Construction Industry
Promoting a culture of knowledge sharing can help with knowledge continuity
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June 18, 2024
How To Motivate and Create Incentives for Your Team To Support New Initiatives
The solution is to highlight the advantages your new initiatives offer beyond the bottom line
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May 28, 2024
Understanding the Nuances of the Construction Industry
Unfortunately, the recent surge in construction software has led to a lot of bad software.
Old telephone receiver representing subcontractor reference checks.
May 19, 2024
Why Checking References Is Essential for Subcontractor Prequalification
Vendor references go a long way in reducing risks on new projects.
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May 14, 2024
Transparency and Accountability Lessons To Learn From Non-Construction Industries
Learning from outside the construction industry can help you find new solutions.
Illustration about a construction staff meeting evaluating feedback.
May 7, 2024
The Benefits and Obstacles To Getting Project Feedback
It's not enough to only document feedback — it must also be easy to find and access.
A worker and a supplier at a construction site.
April 30, 2024
Why You Need a Prequalification System and How To Implement One
Spreadsheet prequalifications are filled with errors and rarely stay up-to-date
An illustration of a smartphone with subcontractor performance ratings.
April 23, 2024
Subcontractor Performance Ratings: Getting Feedback From Other Departments
Simple "yes" or "no" questions aren't always enough to assemble the complete picture.
Graphics representing data analytics for construction project's transparency and accountability.
April 16, 2024
A Guide to Enhancing Transparency and Accountability on Construction Projects
Data transparency is the key to a more efficient and successful construction future.
Neo and multiple Agent Smiths representing vendor duplicated profiles in procurement sofware.
February 14, 2024
Interface Woes and Vendor Profile Duplicate Challenges in Procurement Software Today
Trestle doesn't just make data accessible; it ensures its accuracy.
A use at your own risk sign representing risks in subcontractor and supplier collaboration.
January 8, 2024
Navigating the Uncertainties: Mitigating Risks in Subcontractor and Supplier Collaboration
Controlling what's outside of your control
Graphic representation of supplier and construction tech to streamline success.
November 27, 2023
Paving the Way: Streamlining Construction Tech for Real-World Success 🚀
The less time spent grappling with technology, the more time for getting the job done.