--- title: "Subcontractors - Navigating Built" slug: "navigating-built-subcontractor-lien-waiver-management" updated: 2026-04-22T21:22:59Z published: 2026-04-22T21:22:59Z canonical: "help.getbuilt.com/navigating-built-subcontractor-lien-waiver-management" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.getbuilt.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Subcontractors - Navigating Built ### **Overview** As a subcontractor in Built, your home page is the **Receivables** page. This is where you manage your lien waivers and track payments for each of your pay app invoices. This article walks you through how to read the Receivables page, sign lien waivers, accept payments, and view invoice details. --- ### **Understanding the Receivables Page** #### Description When you log in to Built, you land on the **Receivables** page. Each row in the list represents a pay app invoice — a request for payment tied to a specific project. At the top of the page, you may see banners alerting you to payments ready to accept or lien waivers ready to sign. The invoice list includes the following columns: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(643).png) | **Column** | **What It Shows** | | --- | --- | | **ID** | A unique identifier for the invoice. Click the blue ID to open the invoice detail page. | | **Company** | The company paying you (your general contractor or payor). | | **Project** | The project associated with the invoice. | | **Invoice Date** | The date the invoice was created. | | **Due Date** | The date payment is due. | | **Payment Due** | The total amount owed on the invoice. | #### Vendor Requirements ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(644).png) The **Vendor Requirements** section displays two columns — **CLW** (Conditional Lien Waiver) and **ULW** (Unconditional Lien Waiver) — each with a status icon indicating where things stand: | **Icon** | **Status** | **What It Means** | | --- | --- | --- | | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(635).png) | Not Sent | A waiver has not been sent to you yet. | | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(636).png) | Waiting for Signature | A waiver has been sent and is awaiting your signature. | | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(637).png) | Signed / Uploaded | The waiver has been signed or uploaded successfully. | #### Payment Status ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(645).png) The **Payment** column shows the current payment status for each invoice: | **Status** | **What It Means** | | --- | --- | | Not Sent | Your payor has not yet sent the payment. | | Ready to Accept | Payment is available — you can accept it in Built. | | Paid | Payment has been processed and deposited to your bank account. | --- ### **Signing a Lien Waiver** #### Description When a lien waiver is ready for your signature, you will see a banner at the top of the **Receivables** page and a clock icon in the corresponding **CLW** or **ULW** column for that invoice. Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. From the **Receivables** page, locate the banner at the top that reads **"You have a lien waiver ready to sign."** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(638).png) 2. Click **Sign Lien Waiver** in the banner to go directly to the waiver. Or find the invoice in the list, click the id to open, and click the “**My Requirements**” tab. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(639).png) 3. Click **Submit Document**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(656).png) 4. Click **Start** on the top right hand side. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(657).png) 5. Once you complete the required fields, click **Finish** on the top right hand side. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(658).png) 6. Once the document is finished, you can choose to **download** it before clicking **Submit**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(659).png) --- ### **Accepting a Payment** #### Description When a payment is ready to accept, you will see a banner at the top of the **Receivables** page and a **Ready to Accept** status in the **Payment** column for the invoice. Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. From the **Receivables** page, locate the banner at the top that reads **"You have a payment that is ready to accept."** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(660).png) 2. Click **Accept Payment** in the banner, or find the invoice in the list and click **Accept Payment** in the **Actions** column. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(650).png) 3. Select the **Delivery Date**, and **Bank Account**. Then click **Next** to continue. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(651).png) 4. If a lien waiver is required, you will be prompted to review and sign the lien waiver. Click **Start** on the top right hand side. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(652).png) 5. Once you complete the required fields, click **Finish** on the top right hand side. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(653).png) 6. Once the document is finished, you can choose to **download** it before clicking **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(654).png) 7. From there, you can review your payment details before clicking **Accept Payment.** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(655).png) > [!NOTE] > You must have a bank account connected in Built to accept payments. If you have not set one up yet, you will be prompted to do so when you click **Accept Payment**. --- ### **Viewing an Invoice** #### Description You can click into any invoice from the Receivables page to view its full details, including your lien waiver requirements and payment tracking. Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. From the **Receivables** page, click the blue **ID** for the invoice you want to open. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(646).png) 2. The invoice detail page opens, with two tabs to select from: **My Requirements** and **Payment.** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(661).png) 3. Click the **My Requirements** tab to view your lien waiver details. This tab lists any applicable **Waivers**, each with a status indicator showing whether they have been signed or are still pending. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(662).png) 4. Click the **Payment** tab to track your payment. This tab shows a step-by-step timeline with three milestones: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image-1776892907822.png) **Payment Sent** — Your payor has sent the payment; it is waiting in Built's escrow account. **Payment Accepted** — You have accepted the payment and Built has initiated a deposit to your bank account. **Payment Received** — The payment has been successfully deposited to your bank account. Each milestone turns blue as it is completed, so you can see exactly where your payment stands at any time. The right side of the page also displays a payment summary, including your invoice total and total paid to date. --- ### FAQ #### What is the Receivables page in Built? The Receivables page is the home page for subcontractors in Built, where they manage lien waivers and track payments for their pay app invoices. #### What information is displayed in the invoice list on the Receivables page? The invoice list includes columns for ID, Company, Project, Invoice Date, Due Date, and Payment Due. #### What do the status icons in the Vendor Requirements section indicate? The status icons indicate whether a lien waiver has not been sent, is waiting for signature, or has been signed/uploaded. #### How can I sign a lien waiver? To sign a lien waiver, locate the banner on the Receivables page, click 'Sign Lien Waiver', and follow the step-by-step instructions provided. #### What does the 'Ready to Accept' status mean in the Payment column? The 'Ready to Accept' status means that payment is available for you to accept in Built. #### Do I need a bank account connected to accept payments? Yes, you must have a bank account connected in Built to accept payments. #### How can I view the details of an invoice? You can view the details of an invoice by clicking the blue ID for the invoice on the Receivables page. #### What milestones are shown in the Payment tab of an invoice? The Payment tab shows milestones for Payment Sent, Payment Accepted, and Payment Received. #### Is it possible to download the lien waiver after signing it? Yes, you can choose to download the lien waiver before clicking Submit after signing it.