Katie Otrando and David Sullivan | DarrowEverett In fast-paced industries such as the construction industry, it is easy to assume that standardized form contracts provided by the American Institute of Architects (“AIA”) will prevent, rather than cause, problems further down the road. An effective construction contract will provide performance, timing standards and set forth effective… Continue reading AIA Contracts are Especially Best Measured Twice and Cut Once
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You’ll Be Seeing More of These: AIA Releases New Lien Release Forms
Kyle M. Doiron | BuildSmart As many in the construction industry are aware, owners and lenders often require prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to execute sworn statements and lien waiver and release forms as a prerequisite to payment. Many states therefore see it fit to regulate — in varying degrees — what those forms say… Continue reading You’ll Be Seeing More of These: AIA Releases New Lien Release Forms
AIA Releases State-Specific Waiver and Release Forms
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released a new series of state-specific waiver and release forms including forms for California. The new California-specific forms are: G901CA-2022 – California Conditional Waiver and Release on Progress Payment G902CA-2022 – California Unconditional Waiver and Release on Progress Payment G903CA-2022 – California Conditional… Continue reading AIA Releases State-Specific Waiver and Release Forms
Construction Contract Review: Form Standards and Considerations
John Mabe, Jr. | Nexsen Pruet At Nexsen Pruet, we frequently review construction contracts and address concerns and questions about them. We negotiate, review, and customize contracts on everything from standard industry agreements—generally comprising tried and true, familiar clauses—to one-off agreements for large multi-party arrangements for the design, procurement, and construction management of large commercial,… Continue reading Construction Contract Review: Form Standards and Considerations
The AIA Releases Sworn Construction Statements, Lien Waiver and Release Forms for the First Time.
Choity Khan | Construction Law Zone The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Contract Documents program recently released a limited number of state-specific Sworn Construction Statements and Lien Waiver and Release forms for use on construction projects. At the same time, the AIA also released generic versions of the waiver and release forms for use in… Continue reading The AIA Releases Sworn Construction Statements, Lien Waiver and Release Forms for the First Time.