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An owner-contractor agreement (AIA A101) references AIA A201 General Conditions. During construction, there appears to be a conflict between a provision in A101 and A201. Which document typically takes precedence?

Correct Answer

B) A101 because it is the primary agreement between owner and contractor

The primary agreement (A101) typically takes precedence over incorporated documents (A201) when there are conflicts, as it represents the specific agreement between the parties.

Answer Options
A
Neither - the conflict must be resolved through mediation
B
A101 because it is the primary agreement between owner and contractor
C
The most recently dated document
D
A201 because it contains the general conditions

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The primary agreement (A101) typically takes precedence over incorporated documents (A201) when there are conflicts, as it represents the specific agreement between the parties.

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