Adam P. Banks | Michael Best & Friedrich Starting in November of 2019, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) began the process of updating the contract documents for the Construction Manager project delivery method. The first round of updates included changes to the Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) contract documents. The CMc delivery method is… Continue reading Updates to AIA Contract Documents for Construction Manager Project Delivery Method
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Top 7 Sources Of Uncertainty In Building Design And Construction
George M. Nicholos | Vandeventer Black | December 7, 2018 Recently the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Dodge Data & Analytics and other allied construction industry parties conducted research to identify the top sources of uncertainty in design and construction along with best practices for managing associated risk. And the top (7) are: Owner-driven… Continue reading Top 7 Sources Of Uncertainty In Building Design And Construction
A Word to the Wise: The AIA Revised Contract Documents Could Lead to New and Unanticipated Risks – Part I
George Talarico | Construction Executive | September 11, 2018 The contract documents published by the American Institute of Architects are widely utilized by the construction industry. As such, prudent participants in the construction process analyze these documents in order to appreciate their legal rights and obligations. This analysis is particularly important in light of the… Continue reading A Word to the Wise: The AIA Revised Contract Documents Could Lead to New and Unanticipated Risks – Part I
AIA Changes – It’s Time to Convert Before It’s Too Late
Jeffrey M. Reichard | Nexsen Pruet | August 2, 2018 As you probably have heard by now, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) introduced its updated versions of its most popular standard form contracts in April of 2017. However, many owners, contractors, architect and subcontractors are still using the 2007 versions of these same agreements.… Continue reading AIA Changes – It’s Time to Convert Before It’s Too Late
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!