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Payment Applications 101: A Guide to Pay Apps in Construction

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It’s also known as AIA billing since the American Institute of Architects (AIA) produces one of the most commonly used pay applications. If using an AIA pay application form, their continuation sheet takes the place of the SOV. There are several types of lien waivers.

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

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For example, in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) A401 — the standard contract between a contractor and subcontractor — the retainage amount is blank. Retainage does not extend the mechanics lien deadline A mechanics lien is perhaps the most powerful tool that contractors have to force payment.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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Transparency in Contract Revisions

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document. Regards, Mr. Ethics

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Transparency in Contract Revisions

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document. Regards, Mr. Ethics

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Transparency in Contract Revisions

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document. Regards, Mr. Ethics'

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Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri

Construction Lawyer

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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