Over 70% of contractors have been hit by tariffs in 2026, and lumber prices keep climbing. For building material suppliers, squeezed margins mean delivery disputes hit harder than ever. Here is why proof of delivery is becoming a non-negotiable.

Construction input prices surged 12.6% annualized in early 2026. When every load is worth more, delivery documentation isn’t just paperwork – it’s how suppliers protect their margins and win disputes.

Lenders, contractors, and material suppliers are caught in a tight dependency loop during every construction draw. When delivery documentation is missing or unclear, the whole chain stalls.

Every time a delivery driver sits idle on a jobsite waiting for a site super to show up, the meter is running. Most building materials suppliers know this in theory — few have actually done the math.

Delivery disputes in construction are getting more expensive. Here is why digital proof of delivery documentation is moving from nice-to-have to industry standard.

TL;DR: Affordable housing projects aren’t failing because there’s no money. They’re failing because paper-based delivery documentation creates verification delays stalling construction. Digital POD…

TL;DR: Scheduled Deliveries lets contractors request specific delivery times through ezPOD. Material providers confirm them. Drivers follow the schedule. Fewer phone calls, less guessing, no missed…