How do I claim retention on Payapps?
Get on the front foot and request in writing to release retention and not wait for this to happen. This is usually in the form of a "claim for practical completion" and, after defects remediation, a "claim for final completion". If retention is not released you should investigate why ASAP.
What are Payapps?
A payment application, or pay app for short, often refers to the pay application form itself. But a pay app is actually a collection of supporting documents that first and second tier contractors submit to request payment.
What is progress claim?
What is it? A Progress Claim (or Progress Payment) requests approval to apply for payment for a piece of work. It is submitted on an agreed upon schedule (typically monthly) and provides evidence of the completion of work being claimed.