085 - AIA A201 Articles That Solve Real Job Site Problems

AIA A201 articles that solve real job site problems, from fall protection violations and material substitutions to construction claims and mechanic's liens.

When something goes wrong on a construction site, the A201 has a protocol for it. In this episode, Emily shares two real stories from her own experience in the field, then breaks down the five A201 articles every architect and ARE candidate needs to know: Article 3 (contractor responsibilities), Article 7 (changes in the work), Article 10 (protection of persons and property), Article 12 (uncovering and correction of work), and Article 15 (claims and disputes).

Then she walks through three construction administration scenarios at increasing complexity, from a simple paint color acceptance to a nine-step disaster involving a missed slab opening, a rejected change order, a construction claim, a subcontractor walkoff, and a mechanic's lien against the property.

📝 Key topics covered:

OSHA fall protection and the contractor's safety responsibility under Article 10

Material substitution and the formal change process under Article 7

Non-conforming work: when to accept it and when to reject it under Article 12

The Article 12 uncovering twist: who pays depends on whether notice was given

Construction change directives: keeping the project moving during disputes

The Article 15 claims escalation ladder: claim, IDM, mediation, binding resolution

Mechanic's liens: how they attach to the property and create a cloud on title

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