Substantial completion is described in AIA Document A201™-2007 as “the stage in the progress of the Work when the Work or designated portion thereof is substantially complete in accordance with the Contract Documents so that...more
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- Beware of penny bidding: Contractors could be stuck footing the bill for differing site conditions
- Pennsylvania Supreme Court weighs whether good faith refusal to pay is a factor in awarding...more
5/5/2015
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Site Condition Claim
This clause is intended to address equitable adjustments to contract clauses when site conditions are different than anticipated under the contract terms. AIA Document A201-2007, General Conditions ¶3.7.4 provides that if the...more
This clause defines the scope of work in a construction project and the definition varies by source. For instance, American Institute of Architects Document A201-2007 defines "Work" as "construction and services required by...more