certificate of substantial completion

AIA G704 Substantial Completion Certificate: What It Actually Triggers

The G704 is a one-page form, but it's one of the most consequential documents on a construction project. Its execution starts warranty periods, shifts risk of loss to the owner, opens the door to retention release, and begins the countdown on final payment. AP and accounting teams that treat the G704 as "just another form" miss the financial events that cascade from it.