TapeAndFloat.comPay application (pay app)
By James Grokman, CEO, TapeAndFloat · Updated 2026-10-28
A pay application is the progress bill a subcontractor sends the GC, usually monthly, showing the work completed against the schedule of values, approved change orders, retainage held and the amount due.
Why it matters on a drywall job
- Missing the GC's pay app cutoff can push your payment back a full cycle.
- Approved change orders only get paid if they're on the pay app.
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