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What is RIVET?

An overview of RIVET - the construction payment management platform for subcontractors

5 minLast updated: 2025-01-15
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RIVET is a construction payment management platform designed specifically for subcontractors. It streamlines the billing process, from creating payment applications to tracking retainage and generating compliant lien waivers.

What RIVET Does

RIVET eliminates the manual spreadsheets and paperwork that bog down construction billing. The platform handles the complete payment lifecycle:

1
AIA G702/G703 Billing

Create professional payment applications that follow industry-standard AIA formats. The system automatically calculates all 9 lines of the G702 and generates matching G703 continuation sheets.

2
Schedule of Values (SOV)

Build and manage your contract breakdown with hierarchical line items. Import from Excel or CSV, or create from scratch.

3
Retainage TrackingPro+

Automatically calculate and track retainage held on each billing period. See exactly how much is being held and project when it will be released.

4
Lien Waivers

Generate state-compliant lien waivers in seconds. RIVET supports all 50 states with proper statutory forms where required. Full lien waiver features available on Pro+ plans.

5
Change OrdersPro+

Process change orders and see how they impact your contract sum and billing automatically.

6
Accounting IntegrationPro+

Sync with QuickBooks Online or Xero to keep your books up to date without double entry.

Who Is RIVET For?

RIVET is built for subcontractors in commercial construction who:

  • ✓Bill using AIA G702/G703 payment applications
  • ✓Work on projects with retainage requirements
  • ✓Need to generate compliant lien waivers
  • ✓Want to integrate billing with their accounting software
  • ✓Manage multiple active projects simultaneously

Industry Focus

While RIVET works for any subcontractor trade, it's particularly valuable for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialty contractors who bill on large commercial projects.

Key Benefits

Save Time on Billing

What used to take hours now takes minutes. Enter your progress once and RIVET calculates everything else — from line item totals to the G702 summary. No more formula errors or manual addition.

Reduce Errors

Built-in validation catches common mistakes before you submit. The system ensures your G702 and G703 always match, your math is correct, and your percentages are accurate.

Stay Compliant

Lien waiver requirements vary by state, and using the wrong form can delay payment or create legal issues. RIVET generates the correct form for your project locationevery time.

Track Everything

Know exactly where you stand on every project. See what's been billed, what's been paid, what retainage is being held, and what's still to bill. Generate reports for your team or your accountant.

How RIVET Works

The typical workflow in RIVET follows these steps:

1
Create a Project

Enter your project details, contract amount, GC information, and retainage terms.

2
Build Your SOV

Set up your Schedule of Values with line items that match your contract. You can import from a spreadsheet or create manually.

3
Bill Each Period

When it's time to bill, create a new pay application. Enter your progress on each line item, and RIVET generates your G702 and G703 documents.

4
Submit to GC

Download or send your pay application to the general contractor. Track the approval status right in RIVET.

5
Generate Waivers

Create the appropriate lien waivers for the billing period, with correct amounts and proper state forms.

6
Sync to AccountingPro+

Push invoices and payment data to QuickBooks or Xero to keep your books current.

Getting Started

Ready to try RIVET? Start by creating your account, then set up your firm to begin managing your projects.

Pricing Plans

RIVET offers three subscription plans to match your business size:

PlanPriceProjectsDocs/MonthTeamKey Features
Starter$79/mo5503AIA G702/G703, Basic lien waivers, Email support
Pro$149/mo2020010+ Full lien waivers, Retainage tracking, QuickBooks/Xero sync, Change orders
Scale$249/moUnlimited500 (+$0.25 each)50+ API access, Dedicated support

Feature Availability

Starter Plan: Does not include retainage tracking, change order management, QuickBooks/Xero integration, or API access. These features are available on Pro and Scale plans.

All plans include a 14-day free trial with full access to features. See our subscription plans article for complete details.

Next Steps

Ready to get started? Here's what to do next:

1
Create your account

Sign up in under a minute

2
Set up your firm

Configure your company settings

3
Create your first project

Start tracking a project

Need Help?

If you have questions about RIVET or need assistance getting started, our support team is here to help. Contact us at support@slpwlk.io.

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