Bespoke Metrics and Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce partner to strengthen subcontractor readiness and growth across South Florida. A strategic partnership expanding subcontractor education, prequalification readiness, and industry connectivity throughout South Florida. MIAMI, FL - September 1, 2026 - Bespoke Metrics is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce (MDCC), marking an important step toward expanding subcontractor education, prequalification readiness, and industry connectivity throughout South Florida. The partnership brings together two organizations committed to strengthening the construction community and creating greater opportunities for subcontractors to grow, compete, and succeed in an increasingly complex and competitive market. Through this collaboration, COMPASS and the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce will work together to provide educational programming focused on prequalification, contractor readiness, financial best practices, capacity building, and understanding how risk is evaluated throughout the construction industry. The goal is to help subcontractors better position themselves for future opportunities while creating a stronger and more prepared contractor ecosystem across the region. "Partnerships like this reflect the Chamber's core mission: creating opportunities for economic and social transformation. By working with COMPASS, we can help more contractors move from being overlooked to being prepared, visible, and positioned for growth." Eric Knowles - President & CEO, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce "As billions of dollars in construction and infrastructure investment continue to move across South Florida, readiness matters. COMPASS provides a practical tool to help subcontractors understand how general contractors evaluate risk and capacity, while MDCC brings the technical assistance, trusted relationships, and community reach needed to help local firms strengthen their operational readiness, back-office processes, and overall competitiveness." Mathew Pigatt - Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce With prequalification playing a growing role in project procurement, this partnership will help contractors improve readiness, navigate industry requirements, and position themselves for future growth - ultimately strengthening the construction supply chain across South Florida. About the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce. The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce (MDCC) is one of Florida's oldest and most influential business organizations, dedicated to advancing economic development and creating opportunities for businesses across South Florida. Through advocacy, education, strategic partnerships, and workforce development, MDCC supports the growth of local businesses while helping connect contractors and entrepreneurs to new procurement and business opportunities. About Bespoke Metrics. Bespoke Metrics is a leading provider of data-driven risk evaluation and analytics for the construction industry. Through its COMPASS platform, Bespoke Metrics delivers standardized data collection, verification, and benchmarking to support more efficient decision-making and risk management. Media contact. [email protected] · 1-800-689-6819

Bespoke Metrics releases finalized Mass Timber Project Scoring Methodology. Mar 16, 2026, 10:00 ET TORONTO, March 16, 2026 /CNW/ - Bespoke Metrics, the leading provider of construction prequalification data through the COMPASS Platform, today announced the finalization of its Mass Timber Project Scoring Methodology, following the close of a public comment period. Bespoke Metrics was engaged by the Climate Smart Buildings Alliance and the Canadian Wood Council, through the Mass Timber Insurance Action Plan, to develop this methodology as part of broader efforts to enhance transparency, comparability, and insurability in the use of sustainable construction materials. By standardizing how mass timber experience and risk management practices are evaluated, the framework supports more informed decision-making among owners, insurers, and lenders. The methodology, which includes the General Contractor (GC) Q Score and the Mass Timber Project Scoring Modifier, establishes a standardized framework for evaluating contractor risk on mass timber construction projects. The GC Q Score provides a baseline assessment of general contractor risk, while the Mass Timber Project Scoring Modifier adjusts that score upward or downward ("notches") to account for the distinct technical and operational considerations associated with mass timber construction. Mass timber presents significant opportunities as a lower-carbon building material, but it also introduces unique risk factors-including combustibility considerations, moisture sensitivity, supply chain constraints, and a more limited pool of experienced subcontractors and suppliers. The finalized methodology is designed to ensure these factors are consistently and transparently reflected in contractor risk assessments. "Our new government is focused on pivoting our forestry industry so we can support workers, diversify our value-added products, and create prosperity for Canadians," said The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada. "By helping to build the confidence needed for mass timber projects to scale, Bespoke Metrics' Mass Timber Project Scoring Methodology is actively retooling our industry, supporting our ambitions to build millions of new homes, and providing the certainty insurers, builders, and communities need." "Mass timber continues to gain momentum across Canada, but confidence in its risk profile depends on clarity and consistency," said Michael Ho, CEO of Bespoke Metrics. "This methodology introduces a structured, evidence-based framework that reflects both general contractor performance and project-specific mass timber factors. The approach reflects thoughtful input from industry leaders that we received during the public comment period." The Mass Timber Project Scoring Methodology is part of the Mass Timber Insurance Action Plan, a joint project of the Climate Smart Buildings Alliance and the Canadian Wood Council. This project, along with other initiatives under the Action Plan, is generously supported by Natural Resources Canada's Green Construction through Wood program. About Bespoke Metrics Bespoke Metrics is a leading provider of data-driven risk evaluation and analytics for the construction industry. Through its COMPASS platform, Bespoke Metrics delivers standardized data collection, verification, and benchmarking to support more efficient decision-making and risk management. SOURCE Bespoke Metrics Derrick Decloe, Chief Innovation Officer, [email protected]

Bespoke Metrics has finalised its Mass Timber Project Scoring Methodology following a public comment period. The construction prequalification data provider was engaged by the Climate Smart Buildings Alliance and Canadian Wood Council to develop the framework, which aims to enhance transparency and insurability in sustainable construction materials. The methodology includes the General Contractor Q Score and Mass Timber Project Scoring Modifier, establishing a standardised framework for evaluating contractor risk on mass timber projects. It accounts for unique factors including combustibility considerations, moisture sensitivity, supply chain constraints and limited experienced subcontractors. The framework supports informed decision-making among owners, insurers and lenders as mass timber gains momentum as a lower-carbon building material. Bespoke Metrics developed the methodology through its COMPASS Platform, incorporating industry feedback.