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.

Mike Cecconello
Mike CecconelloFounder, SUPALABS

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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Mike Cecconello

Mike Cecconello

Founder, SUPALABS

Founder of SUPALABS, an embedded AI operator for European companies. Works inside client organisations to rebuild how work runs — designing and shipping production AI systems across finance, operations, HR and customer support, then handing ownership to the client's own team.

Experience

5+ years building AI and automation systems for European companies

Expertise
  • AI-Native Process Redesign
  • Production AI Systems
  • Embedded Delivery
  • Enterprise AI Strategy
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