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Early Pay Option

A simple explanation of how Team CCS’s Early Pay Option works for subcontractors, suppliers, and General Contractors.

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What is EPO?

Early Pay Option (EPO) allows a subcontractor or supplier to receive payment earlier than standard construction pay terms once an invoice or pay application is approved.

The project’s payment process does not change. EPO simply accelerates payment timing for approved work.

Why EPO exists

  • Construction pay cycles are slow, but payroll and materials are not.
  • EPO improves cash-flow predictability for subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Faster payment helps keep projects staffed, supplied, and moving.

How EPO works

Step 1 — Submit Billing

The subcontractor submits a normal invoice or monthly pay application to the General Contractor and uploads a copy to Team CCS.

Step 2 — GC Approval

The General Contractor reviews and approves the invoice or pay application. No approval means no early payment.

Step 3 — CCS Verification

Team CCS confirms approval status, invoice amount, and required compliance items such as waivers and documentation.

Step 4 — Early payment issued

Once verified, CCS issues payment by ACH or wire. In most cases, payment is made within 3–5 days of approval. The early-pay amount and discount are disclosed in advance.

Step 5 — Project pays as normal

The project continues paying on its original schedule. Payments are typically issued by joint check to maintain control and transparency.

What this means for Subcontractors & Suppliers

  • Get paid faster on approved billing
  • Reduce cash-flow gaps caused by long pay cycles
  • Use EPO only when needed

What this means for Prime / General Contractors

  • No cost to the Prime or GC
  • No change to existing contracts or pay terms
  • Improved subcontractor performance and stability
  • Compliance, waiver tracking, and payment visibility

What EPO is not

  • Not a loan
  • Not credit-based financing
  • Not increasing project cost
  • Not changing how the project pays

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