by Shane Henson — August 31, 2012—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently announced that given the way building information modeling (BIM) has changed the way construction industry participants interact with each other and communicate internally, its Contract Documents program is updating its documents for use on construction projects involving digital data or BIM.
More than 100 forms and contracts comprise AIA Contract Documents. These forms and contracts define the relationships and terms involved in design and construction projects, says AIA.
The updated Digital Practice documents will create a project-wide process and related protocols for working with BIM, and for the exchange and management of other digital data, explains AIA. They will also help prompt project participants to discuss and address many issues that may arise throughout a project and thereby reduce barriers that often hinder BIM adoption.
Currently, the updated Digital Practice documents consist of:
- AIA Document E203-2012, Building Information Modeling and Digital Data Exhibit
- AIA Document G201-2012, Project Digital Data Protocol Form
- AIA Document G202-2012, Project Building Information Modeling Protocol Form
Drafts of these documents are now available for download and public comment. The public comment period will close on September 24, says AIA. In addition, a commentary and guide to help explain the updated documents will also be available for download. Following the open comment period, the AIA Contract Documents Committee will review the feedback and incorporate suggested changes, if appropriate.
