A claim must go to the party named to decide claims before later dispute steps. Which AIA A201 step is involved?
Correct Answer
B) Initial decision process
A201 routes covered claims through the Initial Decision Maker process.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A201 routes covered claims through the Initial Decision Maker process.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Bid-security substitution
Bid-security substitution skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for initial decision.
Option C: Shop drawing fabrication release
Shop drawing fabrication release skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for initial decision.
Option D: Final inspection request
Final inspection request skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for initial decision.
Memory Technique
Owner Cannot shortcut is not a term until paper carries it.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab AIA A201-2017 to Article 15, Section 15.2 Initial Decision; compare the role, timing, and required instrument in the stem.
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