From BOQ to Billing: How Onsite Simplifies Subcontractor RA Bills

Construction is an industry where every small thing costs. Taking care of Subcontractor RA Bills is an important yet complex and time-consuming process. Taking time to handle BOQs, tracking of progress, verifying transactions or claims, and making timely payments- it is a whole lot of process. It can be chaotic with your same old boring ways but with Onsite you can bring speed and accuracy to the process. Let’s get to know how. 

How Onsite Makes Subcontractor RA Billing Simple?

1. Centralized BOQ Management

With Onsite, generating, uploading, and managing BOQ is way easier than ever before. It stays secure in the app under the BOQ section.  You can have access to them anytime, anywhere. If there is any mistake in a BOQ, you can even edit or delete it. 

2. Real-Time Progress Tracking

In Onsite, when you click on a particular workorder, you can see all the material present, bills made, and material used by the subcontractor. You can also check the work progress updated by SubContractor every day. By clicking on an item, you can see a chat box to ask questions and update progress. Teams on the field can upload photos, mark completed tasks, and raise issues on the go. See what’s done, what’s pending, and who’s responsible, all in one dashboard. RA bills can also be generated directly from verified work entries.

3. Error-Free RA Billing

It is easy to generate bills with the app based on progress data. You can generate bills of the materials used at the site just by one click. RA bills are auto-calculated and formatted. This helps in reducing errors and disputes.

4. Payment Tracking Made Simple

With the transaction section or subcontractor section, you can track payment status, record partial payments, and maintain retention records. With this you can easily manage paid, pending, and retention amounts. You can also get insights on payment activities. 

Also Read: Still Using Excel for Work Orders? Try Onsite’s Subcontractor Management Software

Conclusion

Subcontractor RA Bills can help you save time, improve accuracy, reduce disputes, and help in improving cash flow. You can manage any number of subcontractors whether 5 or 50. Start your journey from BOQ to billing with clarity and control. So, avoid delays, miscommunication, and disputes by switching to Onsite. 

FAQs

1. What is a subcontractor RA bill in construction?

A subcontractor RA (Running Account) bill is a periodic payment request raised by a subcontractor based on the work completed over a specific period, as per the BOQ and agreed rates.

2. How does Onsite help in managing subcontractor RA bills?

Onsite simplifies RA billing by connecting BOQs, daily progress, and billing into one streamlined system. It auto-generates bills based on verified progress, reducing manual errors and disputes.

3. Can I edit or update a BOQ after uploading it in Onsite?

Yes, Onsite allows you to edit or delete BOQs after uploading them. You can manage all BOQs securely and access them anytime under the BOQ section.

4. How does Onsite track work progress for RA billing?

Field teams or subcontractors can update progress daily, upload photos, and raise issues. This real-time data directly feeds into the RA billing module for faster, more accurate billing.