Steve Cimino has posted an interesting update on the AIArchitect website concerning new AIA Contract Documents:
Avoid Renegotiation with New AIA Contract Documents
The latest set of agreements allows for less time
negotiating and more time designing
The AIA has released eight new contract documents, including
a set of Master Agreements with Service and Work Orders designed to avoid the
need for renegotiation when new tasks are added to a project.
The AIA Master Agreement set includes the following
documents:
- A121™–2014, Standard Form of Master Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, where work is provided under Multiple Work Orders
- A121™-2014 Exhibit, A: Determination of the Cost of the Work
- A221™–2014, Work Order for use with Master Agreement Between Owner and Contractor
- B121™–2014, Standard Form of Master Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Services provided under Multiple Service Orders
- B221™–2014, Service Order for use with Master Agreement Between Owner and Architect
- C421™–2014, Standard Form of Master Agreement Between Architect and Consultant for Services Provided under Multiple Service Orders
- C422™–2014, Service Order for use with Master Agreement Between Architect and Consultant
