Because of the nature of design-build contracting, the project owner assumes many of the construction contract administration duties performed by the architect in a traditional project. Because there is not an architect to certify substantial completion, AIA Document G744–2014 requires the owner to inspect the project to determine whether the work is substantially complete in accordance with the design-build Document and to identify the date when it occurs. AIA Document G744–2014 is a variation of AIA Document G704™–2017 and provides a standard form for the owner to certify the date of substantial completion.
When to use this document?
- Any size project
- Parties agree that the design-build project is substantially complete
