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Conventional (A201) Family

A101™-1997 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the Basis of Payment is a Stipulated Sum

This is a standard form of agreement between owner and contractor for use where the basis of payment is a stipulated sum (fixed price). The A101™-1997 document adopts by reference and is designed for use with A201™-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, thus providing an integrated pair of legal documents. When used together, they are appropriate for most projects. For projects of limited scope, however, use of A107™-1997 might be considered.

A107™-1997 Abbreviated Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Construction Projects of Limited Scope Where the Basis of Payment is a Stipulated Sum

A107™-1997 is intended for use where the basis of payment is a stipulated sum (fixed price).The document contains abbreviated general conditions derived from A201™-1997 and is appropriate for construction projects of limited scope not requiring the complexity and length of the combination of documents A101™-1997 and A201™-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. A107™ is appropriate for use when the owner and contractor have established a prior working relationship (e.g., a previous project of like or similar nature), or where the project is relatively simple in detail or short in duration.

A111™-1997 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor Where the Basis of Payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a Negotiated Guaranteed Maximum Price

This standard form of agreement between owner and contractor is appropriate for use on most projects requiring a negotiated guaranteed maximum price, when the basis of payment to the contractor is the cost of the work plus a fee. A111™ adopts by reference and is intended for use with A201™-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, thus providing an integrated pair of legal documents.

A114™-2001 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor Where the Basis of Payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee without a Guaranteed Maximum Price

The A114™-2001 is appropriate for use on projects when the basis of payment to the contractor is the cost of the work plus a fee, and the cost is not fully known when construction begins. A114™ adopts by reference and is intended for use with A201™-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, thus providing an integrated pair of legal documents.

A201™-1997 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

The General Conditions are an integral part of the contract for construction. They set forth the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the owner, contractor, and architect. Though not a party to the contract for construction between owner and contractor, the architect does participate in the preparation of the contract documents and performs certain construction phase duties and responsibilities described in detail in the general conditions. A201™ is typically adopted by reference in certain other AIA documents, such as owner-architect agreements, owner-contractor agreements, and contractor-subcontractor agreements. Thus, it is often called the "keystone" document.
Since conditions vary by locality and by project, supplementary conditions are usually added to amend or supplement portions of the General Conditions as required by the individual project. Review the model language provided in A511™-1999, Guide for Supplementary Conditions, as a guide for creating supplementary conditions for A201™.

A201™SC-1999 Federal Supplementary Conditions of the Contract for Construction

A201™SC-1999 is intended for use on certain federally assisted construction projects. For such projects, A201™SC adapts A201™-1997 by providing (1) necessary modifications of the General Conditions, (2) additional conditions, and (3) insurance requirements for federally assisted construction projects.

A401™-1997 Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor

This document is intended for use in establishing the contractual relationship between the contractor and subcontractor. It spells out the responsibilities of both parties and lists their respective obligations, which are written to parallel A201™, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. Blank spaces are provided where the parties can supplement the details of their agreement. A401™ may be modified for use as an agreement between the subcontractor and a sub-subcontractor.

A511™-2001 Guide for Supplementary Conditions

The A511™-2001 is a guide for modifying and supplementing A201™-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. It provides model language with explanatory notes to assist users in adapting A201™ to local circumstances. Although A201™ is considered the keystone in the legal framework of the construction contract, as a standard document it cannot cover all the particulars of a specific project. Thus, A511™ is intended as an aid to users of A201™ in modifying A201™ or developing supplementary conditions. Excerpting of the model text is permitted by the AIA under a limited license for reproduction granted for drafting the supplementary conditions of a particular project.

A701™-1997 Instructions to Bidders

This document is used when competitive bids are to be solicited for construction of the project. Coordinated with A201™-1997 and its related documents, A701™ contains instructions on procedures, including bonding requirements for bidders to follow in preparing and submitting their bids. Specific instructions or special requirements, such as the amount and type of bonding, are to be attached to A701™ as supplementary conditions.

B141™-1997 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect with Standard Form of Architect's Services

B141™-1997 is a flexible contracting package that allows architects to offer a broad range of services to clients spanning the life of a project, from conception to completion and beyond. It is structured in a two-part format consisting of Part One, an agreement form, Standard Form of Agreement. Part One contains initial information, terms and conditions, and compensation details. Part Two, Standard Form of Architect's Services: Design and Contract Administration, defines the architect's traditional scope of services. The separation of the scope of services from the owner-architect agreement allows users the freedom to append alternative scopes of services. The AIA intends to publish additional scopes of services for use with the B141™ Part One agreement.

B144™ARCH-CM-1993 Standard Form of Amendment to the Agreement Between Owner and Architect Where the Architect Provides Construction Management Services as an Adviser to the Owner

B144™ARCH-CM-1993 is an amendment to B141™-1997 for use in circumstances where the architect agrees to provide the owner with a package of construction management services to expand upon, blend with, and supplement the architect's design and construction administration services described in B141™.

B151™-1997 Abbreviated Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect

B151™-1997 is a one part standard form of agreement between Owner and Architect intended for use on construction projects of limited scope where the complexity and detail of B141™-1997 are not required, and where services are based on five phases: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, and Construction. This document may be used with a variety of compensation methods, including percentage of Construction Cost, multiple of Direct Personnel Expense, and stipulated sum. B151™ is intended to be used in conjunction with A201™-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction.

B163™-1993 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Designated Services

B163™-1993 is the most comprehensive AIA owner-architect agreement. This three-part document contains a thorough list of 83 possible services divided among nine phases, covering pre-design through supplemental services. This detailed classification allows the architect to estimate more accurately the time and personnel costs required for a particular project. Owner and architect benefit from the ability to establish clearly the scope of services required for the project as responsibilities and compensation issues are negotiated and defined. The architect's compensation may be calculated on a time/cost basis through use of the worksheet provided in the instructions to B163™.

Part One of the document deals with variables typical of many owner-architect agreements, such as compensation and scope of services. The scope of services is delimited through use of a matrix that allows the parties to designate their agreed-upon services and responsibilities. Part Two contains detailed descriptions of the specific services found in Part One's matrix. Part Three contains general descriptions of the parties' duties and responsibilities. The list of services for B163™ has been expanded beyond those of any of its predecessor documents through inclusion of construction management and interiors services.

B181™-1994 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Housing Services

This document, developed with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and other federal housing agencies, is primarily intended for use in multiunit housing design. B181™ requires that the owner (and not the architect) furnish cost-estimating services. B181™ is coordinated with and adopts by reference A201™-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction.

B188™-1996 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Limited Architectural Services for Housing Projects

B188™-1996 is intended for use in situations where the architect will provide limited architectural services for a development housing project. It anticipates that the owner will have extensive control over the management of the project, acting in a capacity similar to that of a developer or speculative builder of a housing project. As a result, the owner or consultants retained by the owner will likely provide the engineering services, specify the brand names of materials and equipment, and administer payments to contractors, among other project responsibilities. B188™ is not coordinated for use with any other AIA standard form documents.

B352™-2000 Duties, Responsibilities and Limitations of Authority of the Architect's Project Representative

When and if the owner wants additional project representation at the construction site on a full- or part-time basis, B141™-1997 and other AIA owner-architect agreements reference B352™ to establish the project representative's duties, responsibilities, and limitations of authority. The project representative is employed and supervised by the architect. B352™ is coordinated for use with both B141™ and B163™-1993, as well as A201™-1997.

B511™-2001 Guide for Amendments to AIA Owner-Architect Agreements

The model provisions in this guide may be used to amend most of the AIA's owner-architect agreements. Many of the provisions in B511™ require special care in their application. Some provisions, such as a limitation of liability clause, further define or limit the scope of services and responsibilities. Other provisions introduce a different approach to a project, such as fast-track construction. In all cases, these provisions were chosen for this model document because they deal with circumstances that are not typically included in the AIA's standard documents.

B727™-1988 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Special Services

B727™-1988 is the most flexible of the AIA owner-architect agreements, in that the description of services is left entirely to the ingenuity of the parties. Otherwise, the terms and conditions are similar to those found in B151™-1997. B727™-1988 is often used for planning, feasibility studies, and other services (such as construction administration) that do not follow the phasing sequence of services set forth in B151™-1997 and other AIA documents. If construction administration services are to be provided, care must be taken to coordinate B727™ with the appropriate general conditions of the contract for construction.

C141™-1997 Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant

C141™-1997 is a standard form of agreement between the architect and the consultant providing services to the architect. This document may be used with a variety of compensation methods, including multiple of direct personnel expense and stipulated sum. C141™ assumes and references a preexisting Owner-Architect agreement known as the Prime Agreement. B141™-1997, B141™CMa-1992, B151™-1997, and B163™-1993 are the documents most frequently used to establish the Prime Agreement.

C142™-1997 Abbreviated Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant

C142™-1997 is an abbreviated standard form of agreement between architect and consultant. It is intended for use by consultants providing services to architects on projects where the complexity and detail of C141™-1997, Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant, are not required. This document may be used with a variety of compensation methods, including multiple of direct personnel expense and stipulated sum. C142™ is intended to be used with B141™-1997, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect. Alternatively, B151™-1997, Abbreviated Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, may be used.

C727™-1992 Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant for Special Services

This is a standard form of agreement between architect and consultant for special services, and is intended for use when other C-Series documents are inappropriate. It is often used for planning, feasibility studies, post-occupancy studies, and other services that require specialized descriptions.

C801™-1993 Joint Venture Agreement for Professional Services

This document is intended to be used by two or more parties to provide for their mutual rights and obligations in forming a joint venture. It is intended that the joint venture, once established, will enter into an agreement with the owner to provide professional services. The parties may be all architects, all engineers, a combination of architects and engineers, or another combination of professionals. The document provides a choice between two methods of joint venture operation. The "Division of Compensation" method assumes that services provided and the compensation received will be divided among the parties in the proportions agreed to at the outset of the project. Each party's profitability is then dependent on individual performance of pre-assigned tasks and is not directly tied to that of the other parties. The "Division of Profit and Loss" method is based on each party performing work and billing the joint venture at cost plus a nominal amount for overhead. The ultimate profit or loss of the joint venture is divided between or among the parties at completion of the project, based on their respective interests.



Small Project Family

A105™-1993 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for a Small Project, and
A205™-1993 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction of a Small Project

A105™-1993 and A205™-1993 are intended to be used together. Sold only as a set with a common instruction sheet, the two documents have been developed for use when payment to the Contractor is based on a stipulated sum (fixed price) and when the project is modest in size and brief in duration. A105™, A205™, and B155™-1993, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a Small Project, comprise the Small Projects family of documents. These documents are written for use as a set. Although A105™, A205™, and B155™ share some similarities with other documents, the Small Projects documents should NOT be used in tandem with other document families without careful side-by-side comparison of contents.

A205™ is considered the keystone document of the Small Projects family, since it is specifically adopted by separate reference into both the A105™ and the B155™. The A205™ is a vital document, in that it is used to allocate proper legal responsibilities among the parties, while providing both a common ground and a means of coordination within the Small Projects family. The 205™ is a condensed document that omits arbitration and other alternative disputes resolution (ADR) provisions. ADR provisions may be included in A105™ under Article 6, "Other Terms and Conditions".

B155™-1993 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a Small Project

B155™-1993 is a standard form of agreement between owner and architect intended for use on a Small Project that is modest in size and brief in duration. B155™, A105™-1993, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for a Small Project, and A205™, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction of a Small Project, comprise the Small Projects family of documents. These documents are specifically coordinated for use as a set. B155™ adopts the A205™ document by reference as it pertains to the architect's responsibilities in administration of the construction contract between owner and contractor. Although A105™, A205™, and B155™ may share some similarities with other AIA documents, the Small Project documents should NOT be used with other AIA document families without careful side-by-side comparison of contents.



CM Adviser Family

A101™CMa-1992 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition

A101™CMa-1992 is a standard form of agreement between owner and contractor for use on projects where the basis of payment is a stipulated sum (fixed price), and where, in addition to the contractor and the architect, a construction manager assists the owner in an advisory capacity during design and construction. The document has been prepared for use with A201™CMa-1992, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction,Construction Manager-Adviser Edition. This integrated set of documents is appropriate for use on projects where the Construction Manager only serves in the capacity of an adviser to the owner, rather than as constructor (the latter relationship being represented in documents A121™CMc-1991 and A131™CMc-1991). A101™CMa-1992 is suitable for projects where the cost of construction has been predetermined, either by bidding or by negotiation.

A201™CMa-1992 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition

A201™CMa-1992 is an adaptation of A201™-1997 and was developed for use in projects where a fourth player, a construction manager, has been added to the team of owner, architect, and contractor. Under A201™CMa, the construction manager serves as an independent adviser to the owner, who enters into multiple contracts with prime trade contractors. A major difference between A201™ and A201™CMa is evident in Article 2, Administration of the Contract. A201™CMa, Article 2 sets forth the construction phase duties and responsibilities of both the architect and the construction manager-adviser.
Caution: It is important that A201™CMa not be used in combination with agreements where the construction manager takes on the role of constructor, gives the owner a guaranteed maximum price, or contracts directly with those who supply labor and materials for the project.

A511™CMa-1993 Guide for Supplementary Conditions, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition

Similar to A511™-2001, the A511™CMa-1993 document is a guide to model provisions for supplementing the general conditions A201™CMa-1992. A511™CMa should only be employed, as should A201™CMa, on projects where the construction manager is serving in the capacity of adviser to the owner (as represented by the CMa document designation), and not in situations where the Construction Manager is also the constructor (CMc document-based relationships).

Like A511™, this document contains suggested language for supplementary conditions, along with notes on appropriate usage. However, many important distinctions are made to ensure consistency with other construction manager-adviser documents.

Caution: If CMc documents are to be used, do not use A511™CMa or A201™CMa. Instead, A511™ should serve as a guide for modifying A201 General Conditions.

B141™CMa-1992 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition

The B141™CMa-1992 is a standard form of agreement between owner and architect for use on building projects where construction management services are to be provided under a separate contract with the owner. It is coordinated with B801™CMa-1992, an owner-construction manager-adviser agreement where the construction manager is an independent, professional adviser to the owner throughout the course of the project. Both B141™CMa and B801™CMa are based on the premise that one or more separate construction contractors will also contract with the owner. The owner-contractor agreement is jointly administered by the architect and the construction manager under A201™CMa-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction,Construction Manager-Adviser Edition.

B801™CMa-1992 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager

This standard form of agreement is intended for use on projects where construction management services are assumed by a single entity who is separate and independent from the architect and the contractor, and who acts solely as an adviser (CMa) to the owner throughout the course of the project.
B801™CMa is coordinated for use with B141™CMa-1992, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect,Construction Manager-Adviser Edition. Both B801™CMa and B141™CMa are based on the premise that there will be a separate, and possibly multiple, construction contractor(s) whose contracts with the owner will be jointly administered by the architect and the construction manager under A201™CMa-1997. B801™CMa is not coordinated with and should not be used with documents where the construction manager acts as the constructor for the project, such as A121™CMc-1991 or A131™CMc-1991.

G701™CMa-1992 Change Order, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition

G701™CMa-1992 is for implementing changes in the Work agreed to by the owner, contractor, construction manager adviser, and architect. Execution of a completed G701™-2000 indicates agreement upon all the terms of the change, including any changes in the Contract Sum (or Guaranteed Maximum Price) and Contract Time. It provides space for the signatures of the owner, contractor, construction manager adviser, and architect, and for a complete description of the change. The major difference between G701™CMa and G701™ is that the signature of the construction manager adviser, along with those of the owner, architect, and contractor, is required to validate the change order.

G702™CMa-1992 Application and Certificate for Payment, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition

G702™CMa-1992 serves the same purposes as G702™-1992 except that this document expands responsibility for certification of payment to include both the architect and the construction manager. Similarly, both the architect and the construction manager may certify a different amount than that applied for, with each initialing the figures that have been changed and providing written explanation(s) accordingly. The standard form G703™ Continuation Sheet is appropriate for use with G702™CMa.

G704™CMa-1992 Certificate of Substantial Completion, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition

G704™CMa-1992 serves the same purpose as G704™ except that this document expands responsibility for certification of substantial completion to include both the architect and the construction manager.

G714™CMa-1992 Construction Change Directive, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition

G714™CMa-1992 serves the same purpose as G714™-2001 except that this document expands responsibility for certification of substantial completion to include both the architect and the construction manager.

G722™CMa-1992 Project Application and Project Certificate for Payment, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition, and
G723™CMa-1992 Project Application Summary, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition

G722™CMa-1992, Project Application and Project Certificate for Payment, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition, is to be used in conjunction with G723™CMa-1992, Project Application Summary. These documents are designed to be used on a project where a construction manager is employed as an adviser to the owner, but not as a constructor, and where multiple contractors have separate, direct agreements with the owner. Each contractor submits separate G702™CMa-1992 and G703™CMa, payment application forms to the construction manager-adviser, who collects and compiles them to complete G723™CMa. G723™CMa serves as a summary of the contractors' applications with totals being transferred to the G722™CMa-1992. The construction manager-adviser can then sign the G722™CMa, have it notarized, and submit it along with the G723™CMa (to which all of the separate contractors' G702™CMa forms are attached) to the architect. Both the architect and the construction manager must certify the payment amount.




CM Constructor Family

A121™CMc-2003 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager Where the Construction Manager is also the Constructor (AGC Document 565)

This document represents the collaborative efforts of The American Institute of Architects and The Associated General Contractors of America. AIA designates this document as A121™CMc-1991 and AGC designates it as AGC 565. A121™CMc is intended for use on projects where a construction manager, in addition to serving as adviser to the owner, assumes financial responsibility for construction of the project. The construction manager provides the owner with a guaranteed maximum price proposal, which the owner may accept, reject, or negotiate. Upon the owner's acceptance of the proposal by execution of an amendment, the construction manager becomes contractually bound to provide labor and materials for the project. The document divides the construction manager's services into two phases: the preconstruction phase and the construction phase, portions of which may proceed concurrently in order to fast track the process. A121™CMc is coordinated for use with A201™-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, and B151™-1997, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect. Check Section 9 of B511™-2001, Guide to Amendments to Owner-Architect Agreement for guidance in this regard.

Caution: To avoid confusion and ambiguity, do not use this construction management document with any other AIA or AGC construction management document.

A131™CMc-2003 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager Where the Construction Manager is also the Constructor and Where the Basis of Payment is the Cost Plus a Fee and there is no Guarantee of Cost (AGC Document 566)

Similar to A121™CMc-1991, this CM-constructor agreement is also intended for use when the owner seeks a construction manager who will take on responsibility for providing the means and methods of construction. However, in A131CMc™ the construction manager does not provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). A131™CMc employs the cost-plus-a-fee method, wherein the owner can monitor cost through periodic review of a control estimate, which is revised as the project proceeds. The A201™-1997 General Conditions apply, although it is modified (in part) by the A131™CMc agreement.

Caution: To avoid confusion and ambiguity, do not use this construction management document with any other AIA or AGC construction management document.




Interiors Family

A175™ID-2003 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Vendor for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum

A175™ID-2003 is intended for use as the contract between owner and vendor for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment (FF&E) where the basis of payment is a stipulated sum (fixed price) agreed to at the time of contracting. A175™ID adopts by reference and is intended for use with A275™ID-2003, General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment. It may be used in any arrangement between the owner and the contractor where the cost of FF&E has been determined in advance, either through bidding or negotiation.

A275™ID-2003 General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment

A275™ID-2003 provides general conditions for the A175™, Standard Form Agreement between Owner and Vendor for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment. A275™ID sets forth the duties of the owner, architect, and vendor, just as the A201™-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction does for construction projects. Because the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) governs the sale of goods and has been adopted in virtually every jurisdiction, A275™ has been drafted to recognize the commercial standards set forth in Article 2 of the UCC, and uses certain standard UCC terms and definitions.

A775™ID-2003 Invitation and Instructions for Quotation for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment

A775™ID-2003 provides (1) the Invitation for Quotation for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment (FF&E) and (2) Instructions for Quotation for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment. These two documents define the owner's requirements for a vendor to provide a complete quotation for the Work.

B171™ID-2003 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Architectural Interior Design Services

B171™ID-2003 is a standard form of agreement intended for use as the contract between the owner and architect for design services related to Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment (FF&E) as well as to architectural interior design. B171™ID-2003 divides the Architect's services into eight phases: Programming, Pre-lease Analysis and Feasibility Services, Schematic Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Bidding and Quotation, Construction Contract Administration, and FF&E Contract Administration.

B171™ID-2003 is a new document based in part on the previous B171™-1990, Standard Form of Agreement for Interior Design Service . B171™ID-2003 is intended for use in conjunction with A275™ID-2003, General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment, and A201™-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction , both of which it incorporates by reference.

B175™ID-2003 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment Design Services

B175™ID-2003 is a standard form of agreement intended for use as the contract between the owner and architect for design services related solely to Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment (FF&E). B175™ID-2003 divides the Architect's services into six phases: Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Quotation, and FF&E Contract Administration.
B175™ID-2003 is intended for use in conjunction with A275™ID-2003, General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment, which it incorporates by reference.




Design/Build Family

A191™DB-1996 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Design/Builder

Two agreements for use in sequence by an owner contracting with one entity serving as a single point of responsibility for both design and construction services. The first covers preliminary design and budgeting services, while the second deals with final design and construction. Although it is anticipated that an owner and a design/builder entering into the first agreement will later enter into the second, the parties are not obligated to do so and may conclude their relationship after the terms of the first agreement have been fulfilled.

A491™DB-1996 Standard Form of Agreement Between Design/Builder and Contractor

Two agreements for use in sequence by a design/builder and a construction contractor. The first agreement covers management consulting services to be provided during the preliminary design and budgeting phase of the project, while the second covers construction. It is presumed that the design/builder has contracted with an owner to provide design and construction services under the agreements contained in A191-1996.

B901™DB-1996 Standard Form of Agreement Between Design/Builder and Architect
Two agreements for use in sequence by a design/builder and an architect, the first covering preliminary design and the second covering final design. It is presumed that the design/builder has previously contracted with an owner to provide design and construction services under the agreements contained in A191-1996.




International Family

B611™INT-2002 Standard Form of Agreement Between Client and Consultant for use where the Project is located outside the United States

B611™INT-2002 is designed to assist U.S. architects involved in projects based in foreign countries, where the U.S. architect is hired on a consulting basis for design services and the owner will retain a local architect in the foreign country. The document is intended to clarify the assumptions, roles, responsibilities, and obligations of the parties; to provide a clear, narrative description of services; and to facilitate, strengthen, and maintain the working and contractual relationship between the parties. Because of foreign practices, the term Owner has been replaced with Client throughout the document. Also, since it is assumed that the U.S. architect is not licensed to practice architecture in the foreign country where the project is located, the term Consultant is used throughout the document to refer to the U.S. architect.

B621™INT-2002 Abbreviated Standard Form of Agreement Between Client and Consultant for use where the Project is located outside the United States

B621™INT-2002 is an abbreviated version of B611™INT-2002, Standard Form of Agreement between Client and Consultant. The document is designed to assist U.S. architects involved in projects based in foreign countries where the U.S. architect is hired on a consulting basis for design services and a local architect will be retained. The document is intended to clarify the assumptions, roles, responsibilities, and obligations of the parties; to provide a clear, narrative description of services; and to facilitate, strengthen, and maintain the working and contractual relationship between the parties. Because of foreign practices, the term Owner has been replaced with Client throughout the document. Also, since it is assumed that the U.S. architect is not licensed to practice architecture in the foreign country where the project is located, the term Consultant is used throughout the document to refer to the U.S. architect.




Contract Administration and Project Management Forms

A305™-1986 Contractor's Qualification Statement

An owner preparing to request bids or to award a contract for a construction project often requires a means of verifying the background, references, and financial stability of any contractor being considered. These factors, along with the time frame for construction, are important for an owner to investigate. Using A305™, the contractor may provide a sworn, notarized statement and appropriate attachments to elaborate on important aspects of the contractor's qualifications.

A310™-1970 Bid Bond

This simple, one-page form establishes the maximum penal amount that may be due to the owner if the selected bidder fails to execute the contract and provide any required performance and payment bonds.

A312™-1984 Performance Bond and Payment Bond

This form incorporates two bonds: one covering the contractor's performance, and the other covering the contractor's obligations to pay subcontractors and others for material and labor. In addition, A312™ obligates the surety to act responsively to the owner's requests for discussions aimed at anticipating or preventing a contractor's default.

B431™-1993 Architect's Qualification Statement

B431™ is a standardized outline form on which the architect may enter information that a client may wish to review before selecting the architect. The owner may use B431™ as part of a Request for Proposal or as a final check on the architect's credentials. Under some circumstances, B431™ may be attached to the owner-architect agreement to show, as for example, the team of professionals and consultants expected to be employed on the project.

D101™-1995 Methods of Calculating Areas and Volumes of Buildings

This document establishes definitions for methods of calculating the architectural area and volume of buildings. D101™-1995 also covers interstitial space and office, retail, and residential areas.

D200™-1995 Project Checklist

The project checklist is a convenient listing of tasks a practitioner may perform on a given project. This checklist will assist the architect in recognizing required tasks and in locating the data necessary to fulfill assigned responsibilities. By providing space for notes on actions taken, assignment of tasks, and time frames for completion, D200™-1995 may also serve as a permanent record of the owner's, contractor's, and architect's actions and decisions.

G601™-1994 Request for Proposal-Land Survey

G601™-1994 allows owners to request proposals from a number of surveyors based on information deemed necessary by the owner and architect. G601™ allows owners to create a Request for Proposal through checking appropriate boxes and filling in project specifics, thus avoiding the costs associated with requesting unnecessary information. G601™ may be executed to form the agreement between the owner and the land surveyor once an understanding is reached.

G602™-1993 Request for Proposal-Geotechnical Services

Similar in structure and format to G601™-1994, G602™-1993 can form the agreement between the owner and the geotechnical engineer. It allows the owner to tailor the proposal request to address the specific needs of the project. In consultation with the architect, the owner establishes the parameters of service required and evaluates submissions based on criteria such as time, cost, and overall responsiveness to the terms set forth in the Request for Proposal. When an acceptable submission is selected, the owner signs the document in triplicate, returning one copy to the engineer and one to the architect, thus forming the agreement between owner and geotechnical engineer.

G605™-2000 Notification of Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement

G605™-2000 is intended to be used by an architect when notifying an owner of a proposed amendment to most of the AIA's owner-architect agreements, such as B141™-1997 and B151™-1997.

G606™-2000 Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement

G606™-2000 is intended to be used by an architect when amending the professional services provisions in most of the AIA's owner-architect agreements, such as B141™-1997 or B151™-1997.

G607™-2000 Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement

G607™-2000 is intended to be used by an architect or consultant when amending the professional services provisions in most of the AIA's architect-consultant agreements, such as C141™-1997 or C142™-1997.

G612™-2001 Owner's Instructions to the Architect Regarding the Construction Contract, Insurance and Bonds, and Bidding Procedures

G612™-2001 is a questionnaire, drafted to elicit information from the owner regarding the nature of the construction contract. G612™ is divided into three parts. Part A relates to contracts, Part B relates to insurance and bonds, and Part C deals with bidding procedures. The order of the parts follows the project's chronological sequence to match the points in time when the information will be needed. Because many of the items relating to the contract will have some bearing on the development of construction documents, it is important to place Part A in the owner's hands at the earliest possible phase of the project. The owner's responses to Part A will lead to a selection of the appropriate delivery method and contract forms, including the general conditions. Part B naturally follows after selection of the general conditions because insurance and bonding information is dependent upon the type of general conditions chosen. Answers to Part C will follow as the contract documents are further developed.

G701™-2000 Change Order

G701™-2000 is for implementing changes in the Work agreed to by the owner, contractor, and architect. Execution of a completed G701™ indicates agreement upon all the terms of the change, including any changes in the Contract Sum (or Guaranteed Maximum Price) and Contract Time. The form provides space for the signatures of the owner, architect, and contractor, and for a complete description of the change.

G702™-1992 Application and Certificate for Payment, and
G703™-1992 Continuation Sheet

These documents provide convenient and complete forms on which the contractor can apply for payment and the architect can certify that payment is due. The forms require the contractor to show the status of the contract sum to date, including the total dollar amount of the work completed and stored to date, the amount of retainage (if any), the total of previous payments, a summary of change orders, and the amount of current payment requested. G703™-1992, Continuation Sheet, breaks the contract sum into portions of the work in accordance with a schedule of values prepared by the contractor as required by the general conditions. (Note: The AIA does not publish a standard schedule of values form.) G702™-1992 serves as both the contractor's application and the architect's certification. Its use can expedite payment and reduce the possibility of error. If the application is properly completed and acceptable to the architect, the architect's signature certifies to the owner that a payment in the amount indicated is due to the contractor. The form also allows the architect to certify an amount different than the amount applied for, with explanation provided by the architect.

G704™-2000 Certificate of Substantial Completion

G704™-2000 is a standard form for recording the date of substantial completion of the work or a designated portion thereof. The contractor prepares a list of items to be completed or corrected, and the architect verifies and amends this list. If the architect finds that the work is substantially complete, the form is prepared for acceptance by the contractor and the owner, and the list of items to be completed or corrected is attached. In G704™, the parties agree on the time allowed for completion or correction of the items, the date when the owner will occupy the work or designated portion thereof, and a description of responsibilities for maintenance, heat, utilities, and insurance.

G706™-1994 Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims

The contractor submits this affidavit with the final request for payment, stating that all payrolls, bills for materials and equipment, and other indebtedness connected with the work for which the owner might be responsible has been paid or otherwise satisfied. G706™-1994 requires the contractor to list any indebtedness or known claims in connection with the construction contract that have not been paid or otherwise satisfied. The contractor may also be required to furnish a lien bond or indemnity bond to protect the owner with respect to each exception.

G706A™-1994 Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens

G706A™-1994 supports G706™-1994 in the event that the owner requires a sworn statement of the contractor stating that all releases or waivers of liens have been received. In such event, it is normal for the contractor to submit G706™ and G706A™ along with attached releases or waivers of liens for the contractor, all subcontractors, and others who may have lien rights against the owner's property. The contractor is required to list any exceptions to the sworn statement provided in G706A™, and may be required to furnish to the owner a lien bond or indemnity bond to protect the owner with respect to such exceptions.

G707™-1994 Consent of Surety to Final Payment
This document is intended for use as a companion to G706™, Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims, on construction projects where the contractor is required to furnish a bond. By obtaining the surety's approval of final payment to the contractor and its agreement that final payment will not relieve the surety of any of its obligations, the owner may preserve its rights under the bond.

G707A™-1994 Consent of Surety to Final Reduction in or Partial Release of Retainage

This is a standard form for use when a surety company is involved and the owner-contractor agreement contains a clause whereby retainage is reduced during the course of the construction project. When duly executed, G707A™-1994 assures the owner that such reduction or partial release of retainage does not relieve the surety of its obligations.

G709™-2001 Work Changes Proposal Request

This form is used to obtain price quotations required in the negotiation of change orders. G709™-2001 is not a change order or a direction to proceed with the work. It is simply a request to the contractor for information related to a proposed change in the construction contract. G709™ provides a clear and concise means of initiating the process for changes in the Work.

G710™-1992 Architect's Supplemental Instructions

This form is used by the architect to issue additional instructions or interpretations or to order minor changes in the work. It is intended to assist the architect in performing its obligations as interpreter of the contract documents in accordance with the owner-architect agreement and the general conditions. G710™-1992 should not be used to change the contract sum or contract time. It is intended to help the architect perform the functions described in Section 2.6.13 of B141™-1997, with respect to minor changes not involving adjustment in the Contract Sum or Contract Time. Such minor changes are authorized under Paragraph 7.4 of A201™-1997.

If the contractor believes that a change in Contract Sum or Contract Time is involved, different documents should be used. Depending on the circumstances, the appropriate document may be G709™-2001, Proposal Request ; G714™-2001, Construction Change Directive ; or G701™-2000, Change Order .

If an architect's project representative will be involved in the use of this document, it may be helpful to review B352, Duties, Responsibilities and Limitations of Authority of the Architect's Project Representative , to coordinate and verify relationships and responsibilities among the parties.

G711™-1992 Architect's Field Report

The architect's project representative can use this standard form to maintain a concise record of site visits or, in the case of a full-time project representative, a daily log of construction activities.

G712™-1972 Shop Drawing and Sample Record

This is a standard form by which the architect can log and monitor shop drawings and samples. The form allows the architect to document receipt of the contractor's submittals, subsequent referrals of the submittals to the architect's consultants, action taken, and the date returned to the contractor. G712™-1972 can also serve as a permanent record of the chronology of the submittal process.

G714™-2001 Construction Change Directive

G714™-2001 is a directive for changes in the Work for use where the owner and contractor have not reached an agreement on proposed changes in the Contract Sum or Contract Time. G714™ was developed as a directive for changes in the work which, if not expeditiously implemented, might delay the project. Upon receipt of a completed G714™, the contractor must promptly proceed with the change in the work described therein.

G715™-1991 Supplemental Attachment for Acord Certificate of Insurance 25-S (7/90)

This document is intended for use in adopting ACORD Form 25-S to certify the coverage required of contractors under A201™-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. Since the Acord certificate does not have space to show all the coverages required in A201™, the Supplemental Attachment form should be completed, signed by the Contractor's insurance representative, and attached to the Acord certificate.

G804™-2001 Register of Bid Documents

G804™-2001 serves as a log for bid documents while they are in the possession of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers during the bidding process. The form allows tracking by bidder of documents issued, deposits received, and documents and deposits returned. G804™ is particularly useful as a single point of reference when parties interested in the project call for information during the bidding process.

G805™-2001 List of Subcontractors

G805™-2001 is a form for listing subcontractors and others proposed to be employed on a project as required by the bidding documents. It is to be filled out by the contractor and returned to the architect for submission to the owner.

G806™-2001 Project Parameters Worksheet

G806™-2001 is an administrative form intended to help maintain a single standard list of project parameters including project objectives, owner's program, project delivery method, legal parameters, and financial parameters.

G807™-2001 Project Team Directory

G807™-2001 is used as a single point of reference for basic information about project team members including the owner, architect's consultants, contractor, and other entities. G807™ differs from AIA Document G808™-2001, Project Data , which contains only data about the project and project site.

G807™ should be carefully checked against the owner-architect agreement so that specific requirements as to personnel representing the owner and those involved with the architect in providing services are in conformance with the agreement.

G808™2001 Project Data and
G808™A Construction Classification Worksheet

G808™-2001 is used for recording information about approvals and zoning and building code issues gathered in the course of providing professional services. G808™ should be completed piece by piece as a project progresses and periodically reviewed to ensure information relevance. The attached worksheet, G808™A, Construction Classification Worksheet , can be used to supplement the G808™. G808A™ can help a design team work through the range of code compliance combinations available before choosing a final compliance strategy.

G809™2001™ Project Abstract

G809™-2001 establishes a brief, uniform description of project data to be used in the tabulation of architect marketing information and firm statistics. The intent is to provide a single sheet summary where information can be sorted, compiled, and summarized to present a firm's experience. Information compiled in G809 can support planning for similar projects and answer questions pertaining to past work.

G810™2001 Transmittal Letter

G810™-2001 allows for the orderly flow of information between parties involved in the design and construction phase of a project. It serves as a written record of the exchange of project information and acts as a checklist reminding the sender to tell the recipient what exactly is being sent, how the material is being sent, and why it is being sent.