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G701™ is used as written documentation of changes in the work, contract sum or time that are mutually agreed to by the owner and contractor. It provides space for a complete description of the change and the signatures of the owner, architect and contractor.
G703™ breaks the contract sum into portions of the work in accordance with the general conditions. It serves to expedite payment and reduce the possibility of error.
These documents include certifications for payment, continuation sheets, change orders, affidavits, release of lien forms, certificates of completion, and much more. A few of these are shown below.
A201™ is an integral part of the contract for construction, setting forth the rights, responsibilities and relationships of the owner, contractor and architect. This document is typically adopted by reference into other AIA documents, such as Owner-Architect agreements, Owner-Contractor agreements and Contractor-Subcontractor agreements.
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