Start your project off right with an AIA Contract Document. California law requires a written agreement for architectural services. So why not use a standard agreement developed by building industry experts? AIA contract documents are industry standard documents that protect everyone’s interests and are known for a reputation of fairness to all parties. Since 1888, when the first document was published, owners, architects, contractors, attorneys, insurance experts and many others have contributed to the development and revision of these documents.

AIA Contract documents are divided into the following categories:

A series:  Owner/Contractor
B series:  Owner/Architect
C series:  Owner/Consultant
D series:  Architect/Industry
E series:  Exhibits
G series:  Contract administration and project management forms.

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FIVE WAYS TO PURCHASE AIA CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Electronic
1) Visit the AIA Documents on Demand eShop which allows customers to purchase certain documents online and print them for immediate use.

2) Visit the AIA National website to purchase and download software and a metering license.

Paper
3) Visit the AIA San Francisco office in person between 9am and 5pm for paper contract documents. Click here for a pdf list of contracts available

4) Visit the AIA San Francisco online store to have paper contract documents delivered to you.

5) Fax your order for quick overnight delivery.
   

AIA DOCUMENTS ON DEMAND ESHOP

The content of these fourteen electronic documents is identical to the paper documents, only the footer of documents purchased throught the AIA Documents-on-Demand eShop has been updated to reflect distribution through the eShop. All you need is an internet browser (IE 6 or later, or Mozilla Firefox), Adobe Reader v6.01 or later, a working printer and a valid credit card!Mac users can access the documents using a current version of the Mozilla Firefox browser. When you are ready to download a document, you will be asked to download a free FileOpen plug-in to your Adobe Reader program.  Visit the AIA Documents on Demand eShop which allows customers to purchase the following highlighted documents online and print them for immediate use.

The following contracts are available:
A101-1997, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of Payment is Stipulated Sum
A101-2007, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of Payment is Stipulated Sum
A201-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
A201-2007, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
A401-2007, Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor
B101-2007, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect
G701-2001, Change Order Instructions
G701/CMa-1992, Change Order, Construction Manager-Adviser
G702-1992, Application and Certificate for Payment
G702/CMa-1992, Application and Certificat for Payment, Construction Manager-Adviser
G703-1992, Continuation Sheet
G704-2000, Certifcate of Substantial Completion
G706-1994, Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims
G706A-1994, Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens

General contract document questions? docinfo@aia.org
 

AIA National, handles sales and technical electronic contract document software.  There are four license structures currently available: Meter 100 (annual license, permits 100 document units per year.  AIA members only); Meter 300 (annual license, permits 300 document units per year); Unlimited Annual License (unlimited document unit usage for one year); and the Multi-Seat Unlimited Annual License (sold in seat quantities of 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and higher. This is suitable for firms with several different office locations).

Costs vary from $159 for Document 100 License (AIA member), to $21,259 for Multi-Seat Unlimited License (nonmember) price. Please visit the AIA National website for more information: www.aia.org/docs_default.

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