AIA Unveils New and Updated AIA Contract

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Contract Documents team announced today several additions and updates to its suite of offerings: a brand-new family of Program Management documents; a new, free Guide for Small Projects; an updated Guide for Sustainable Projects; and updated BIM and Digital Practice Documents. The new documents and updates are designed to improve the contract negotiation experience for architects, building owners, general contractors and other design and construction professionals, according to the association.

The new documents and guides are available in the latest version of AIA Contract Documents software, which is now compatible with Microsoft Office 2013 and Windows 8.

“We are very pleased with the new offerings and updates, as they truly will assist owners, design professionals and contractors in the process of contract negotiation, and project collaboration and integration,” says Ken Cobleigh, managing director and counsel at AIA. “We worked with a wide variety of industry professionals– including architects, contractors, lawyers and insurance professionals on these new documents. As a result, they are fair and balanced, and help appropriately manage risk throughout the design and construction process.”