VIII.The Resources · For Contractors
Guides on the draw process, AIA pay applications, lien waivers, retainage, and the small errors that get submissions kicked back. Written for the people who actually build things.
How the draw cycle works from request to disbursement. Timelines, documents, parties involved, and the pitfalls that delay payment.
Line-by-line walkthrough of the G702 and G703, retainage calculations, and the specific errors that get pay applications rejected.
When to use each type, state-specific form requirements, and the risks of signing the wrong one. Plus how to collect waivers from subs.
The top 10 reasons draws get kicked back, what each rejection costs in time and money, and a self-audit checklist for your next submission.
How retainage accumulates across draws, common calculation errors, the release process, and why retainage mistakes cause draw rejections.
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