AIA-style billing for subcontractors
Bill your GC every month without the kickbacks.
Build a G702/G703-style pay application in your browser, free. When you are billing more than one job a month, move it into BuildWorkPro and let the schedule of values carry forward.
14-day free trial · No credit card required · $79/month flat after · unlimited users
How it works
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Step 1
Enter your schedule of values
Type it once, or seed it from an accepted bid and approved change orders in BuildWorkPro.
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Step 2
Bill this period
Enter work completed and materials stored. Retainage, balance to finish and the certificate math compute.
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Step 3
Send it and roll forward
Download the PDF for your GC. Next month, previous applications are already carried forward.
Pay application builder
Free account · next month starts from this application · every job gets its own
Project and application
These fill the header of the application page and the continuation sheet.
Schedule of values (continuation sheet)
Enter scheduled value, previous, this period and stored. Columns G to I and retainage calculate. The highlighted column is the only one you touch each month.
| A · Item | B · Description of work | C · Scheduled value | D · From previous | E · This period | F · Stored | G · Completed & stored | % | I · Balance | Retainage | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand total | ||||||||||
How BuildWorkPro compares
| Tool | Who it is for | Price | How you start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siteline | Subs with an A/R department (100–300 staff) | Custom annual, by pay-app volume | Demo only |
| Contractor Foreman | Small GCs and trades, 20+ modules | $49/mo for 1 user to $332/mo | 30-day trial |
| Knowify | Trade contractors with crews | $99–149/mo for 1 user, +$29 per user | 14-day trial |
| Excel or the GC’s template | One or two jobs | Free | Breaks at job four |
| BuildWorkPro | Commercial subs billing GCs | $79/mo flat, unlimited users | Free builder, 14-day trial |
Competitor pricing as published on 5 Nov 2026. Verify with each vendor.
Frequently asked questions
Why did the GC kick back my pay app?
The usual causes are math that does not tie out, a previous-applications column that disagrees with what the GC approved last month, retainage figured on the wrong base, and stored materials billed with no backup. Each new application starts from the previous one: column D carries forward and line 7 is the previous application’s line 6.
How is retainage calculated when it steps down at 50%?
Retainage is figured on the cumulative amount billed to date, with a rate you set per pay app. When your contract drops the rate after 50% complete, set the lower rate on the next application and the retainage is figured on the cumulative from there.
Where do stored materials go, and when do they move?
Materials presently stored go in column F. They stay there until installed, at which point they move into work completed (column E) on a later application, so stored material is not billed again when it is installed.
Is this the official AIA G702/G703?
No. BuildWorkPro produces G702/G703-style PDFs: the same numbered lines and continuation columns, in an independent format many GCs accept. Confirm with your GC whether they require the licensed AIA form. AIA, G702 and G703 are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects.
Does it sync paid applications to QuickBooks Online?
Yes. Invoices and payments sync with QuickBooks Online, so a paid application shows up in your books without re-keying it.
Can I export everything to Excel if I leave?
Yes. Contacts, products and projects export to CSV, every pay application, invoice and bid downloads as a PDF, and you can request a full data export of your account at any time.
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Not an official AIA document. "AIA," "G702," and "G703" are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects; BuildWorkPro produces independent documents formatted in the same general style. Confirm with your GC which form they require.