Final Six Docs-on-Demand Released

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© 2006, The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved.
© 2006, The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved.

The American Institute of Architects announced the publication of six new Construction Management documents, a project checklist, and a Construction Classification Worksheet via the Documents-on-Demand™ Web site, which  completes the migration of AIA paper Contract Documents to Documents-on-Demand. These additions complete the conversion of paper AIA Contract Documents to the web-based service, bringing the total number of documents available through Documents-on-Demand to 106.

The following documents and forms have been added to AIA Documents-on-Demand:

  • A132–2009, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition, and A132 Exhibit A, Determination of the Cost of the Work
  • A133–2009, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price, and A133 Exhibit A, Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment
  • A134–2009, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee without a Guaranteed Maximum Price
  • A232–2009, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition
  • B132–2009, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition
  • C132–2009, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Adviser
  • D200–1995, Project Checklist
  • G808–2001, Project Data, and G808A–2001, Construction Classification Worksheet

AIA Documents-on-Demand are available at http://documentsondemand.aia.org

 

AIA Releases Free Guide for Sustainable Projects

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The AIA recently announced the release of AIA Document D503™-2011, Guide for Sustainable Projects, including Agreement Amendments and Supplementary Conditions (“Guide”). The Guide is free and was developed to assist users in understanding contractual considerations unique to sustainable design and construction projects. The Guide also provides model language that can be used to amend or supplement key AIA Contract Documents in the A201 Family. Developed by the AIA’s Contract Documents Committee, with input from industry stakeholders, the Guide provides AIA Contract Documents users with a valuable tool for creating versions of AIA standard contract documents for sustainable projects.

“The AIA Contract Documents program continues to revise existing documents and develop new documents and guides, as necessary, to remain current with trends and changes in the industry and law,” said Ken Cobleigh, Managing Director and Counsel for AIA Contract Documents content. “The development of the Guide reflects the shifting landscape in the industry and addresses key issues of interest to all parties involved in these types of projects.”

The Guide addresses the current state of sustainable design and construction, discussing issues and concepts including:

  • Certification systems, codes and legislation affecting sustainable design and construction projects,
  • Risks and responsibilities faced by owners, contractors and architects on sustainable design and construction projects, and
  • Recommendations for model language to assist the architect in developing a scope of services and to assist all project participants in appropriately allocating risks and responsibilities.

In addition to providing model language that may be used to amend or supplement documents in the AIA Contract Documents A201 Family for design-bid-build projects, the Guide discusses the applicability of key concepts to other delivery models such as design-build, construction management and integrated project delivery.

Because the AIA believes the Guide is an important resource for the design and construction industry, it is available as a free download at www.aia.org/sustainableprojectsguide.

Software Upgrade, New Documents Launch

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AIA Contract Documents launched four new Documents on Oct. 5. The newest AIA Contract Documents address the unique requirements of urban planning, and multi-family and mixed-use residential projects. The new and updated documents include an Owner/Architect and Developer-Builder/Architect agreements for Multi-Family, Mixed Use, and Single Family Residential Projects, a Condominium Project Guide, and a new scope of Architect’s Services for Regional or Urban Planning. The agreements will be available through the AIA Contract Documents Software, AIA Documents-on-Demand™ and in Paper Format through the Virginia Society AIA.

The new Documents are:

Updated Agreement:
– B107TM – 2010, (formerly B188 TM– 1996) Standard Form of Agreement Between Developer-Builder and Architect for Prototype(s) for Single Family Residential Project

New Agreements and Guide:
– B109TM – 2010, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a Multi-Family Residential or Mixed Use Residential Project

– B212™- 2010, Standard Form of Architect’s Services: Regional or Urban Planning

– B509™ – 2010, Guide for Supplementary Conditions to AIA Document B109-2010 for use on Condominium Projects

With the new release, AIA Contract Documents software also has a new and improved user interface. Customers have home-page access to the latest 3 documents they are working on and the screen will resize dynamically. Preview the new Software Interface by checking out the informative video.

To purchase Paper Format version of these and other documents and Code books, contact (804) 644-3041.