by Shane Henson — October 19, 2011—The American Institute of Architects will soon release five new contract documents that may be of assistance to facilities managers overseeing sustainable design projects, saving them time from having to draw up their own contracts, which may not take into consideration the unique roles, risks, and opportunities encountered when working on projects that have sustainability features.
These new documents will be available in the first quarter of 2012 as part of the new AIA Contract Documents service and AIA Documents on Demand. They include:
- A101-2007 SP, Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor, for use on a sustainable project where the basis of payment is a stipulated sum;
- B101-2007 SP, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, for use on a sustainable project;
- A201-2007 SP, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, for use on a sustainable project;
- C401-2007 SP, Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant, for use on a sustainable project;
- A401-2007 SP, Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor, for use on a sustainable project.
- B101-2007 SP, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, for use on a sustainable project;
AIA Document D503-2011, Guide for Sustainable Projects, including Agreement Amendments and Supplementary Conditions, was released by the AIA in May 2011. In the short time since it was released, over 4,000 users have downloaded the guide. In addition to providing model language that may be used to amend or supplement AIA contract documents for design-bid-build projects, the guide discusses the applicability of key concepts to other delivery models such as design-build, construction management and integrated project delivery.
