AIA Construction Contracts: Understanding an Industry Standard

Peter Pokorny and Bruce Rosen | Real Estate Counselors, PLLC Introduction – Parties frequently find themselves responsible to construct,remodel or improve property. When that happens, a contractor is hired toperform the work, and in some cases an architect or designer is hired toprepare plans. Many times, the parties document their transaction usingforms prepared by the… Continue reading AIA Construction Contracts: Understanding an Industry Standard

2 Dispute Resolution Choices For Construction Contracts

Stacy La Scala | JAMS | May 7, 2018 It was the best of provisions; it was the worst of provisions, crafted by the wise and well-meaning alike. For years, construction documentation has been primarily sourced from the American Institute of Architects. The AIA provided guidance through the publication of contractual provisions involving many aspects… Continue reading 2 Dispute Resolution Choices For Construction Contracts

Like Death and Taxes, AIA Contract Changes are a Sure Thing!

Melissa Brumback | Construction Law in North Carolina | March 23, 2018 Like death & taxes, you can count on the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to regularly update their standard form construction contracts.  Most such forms are updated every 10 years, and 2017 was no exception. In the 2017 version, the changes are “evolutionary, not revolutionary”, according… Continue reading Like Death and Taxes, AIA Contract Changes are a Sure Thing!

Preparing for the Changes in the New AIA 2017 Forms

Justin L. Weisberg | K&L Gates | November 6, 2017 After a decade, the AIA  released new design and construction contract forms in April 2017.  Some of the more notable changes to the AIA construction contract documents are summarized below. Probably as a reflection of advancements in the use of technology in the design and… Continue reading Preparing for the Changes in the New AIA 2017 Forms

Standard AIA Contract Language May Waive “Discovery Rule”

Scott D. Cahalan and Darren G. Rowles – June 14, 2013 In a recent decision styled Brisbane Lodging, L.P. v. Webcor Builders, Inc., the California Court of Appeals found that a contract clause providing that all causes of action relating to the contract work would accrue from the date of substantial completion of the project… Continue reading Standard AIA Contract Language May Waive “Discovery Rule”

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