Under AIA A401, what is the standard timeframe for a subcontractor to submit payment applications to the general contractor?
Correct Answer
D) At least 7 days before the general contractor's application is due
AIA A401 requires subcontractor applications to be submitted at least 7 days before the general contractor's application to the owner.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option D is correct. AIA A401 (Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor) requires the subcontractor to submit payment applications at least 7 days before the general contractor's application to the owner is due. This 7-day buffer gives the GC time to review, process, and incorporate subcontractor pay apps into the prime application before the owner's deadline.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Within 30 days of completing work
'Within 30 days of completing work' is incorrect. This describes a concept more akin to final payment or closeout, not the periodic payment application process during construction. AIA A401 uses a calendar-based schedule tied to the GC's billing cycle, not a reactive 30-day window after work completion.
Option B: As specified in the subcontract agreement
'As specified in the subcontract agreement' is incorrect as a primary answer. While subcontracts can modify terms, the question asks for the AIA A401 standard — the default contractual timeframe explicitly stated in the document. Answering 'as specified' deflects from the specific provision being tested.
Option C: By the 15th of each month
'By the 15th of each month' is a common industry practice for some GC billing cycles but is NOT what AIA A401 specifies. The AIA standard is defined relative to the GC's application due date, not a fixed calendar date. Confusing common practice with contract language is a frequent source of errors.
Memory Technique
AIA A401: Sub submits 7 days BEFORE the GC submits. Think of it as a relay race — the sub passes the baton to the GC one week early so the GC can carry it to the finish line (owner's due date). 7-day head start = 7 days before GC's deadline.
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