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  "description": "Kaster is a compliance platform built to streamline certified payrolls and broader subcontractor compliance for general contractors and subcontractors alike, leveraging AI-assistance and easy-to-use reporting. It provides a unified view to manage all subcontractor compliance like COIs, W-9s, and Bonding, while syncing to existing setups.",
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  "category": "Contractor Compliance & Procurement Software",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-09-23T20:22:46.608Z",
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    "category": "compliance platform",
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    "primary_audience": "General contractors, prime contractors, and subcontractors",
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      "detail": "Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires a demo request."
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      "Time-consuming certified payroll preparation",
      "Risk of non-compliant subcontractor payrolls",
      "Difficulty tracking workforce requirements (Section 3, Apprentice, Local Hire)",
      "Manual COI review processes",
      "Lack of unified visibility for subcontractor compliance documents (W-9s, Bonding)",
      "Inefficient subcontractor monitoring"
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    "solutionIntents": [
      "Automate certified payroll generation",
      "Validate prevailing wage, fringe, and overtime",
      "Generate WH-347 and state/local forms",
      "Track workforce demographics and diversity",
      "Automate COI expiry and compliance checks",
      "Centralize subcontractor compliance data",
      "Streamline compliance reporting for construction projects"
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      "Certified payroll software comparison",
      "Subcontractor compliance platform features",
      "AI-powered compliance solutions for construction",
      "Ease of use for certified payroll systems",
      "Integration capabilities with construction ERPs (e.g., Procore, Sage)"
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