The American Institute of Architects Answers Market Demand with Introduction of New Sustainable Project Construction Documents
Washington, D.C. – May 17, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Due to overwhelming market demand created by the sustainable design movement, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) today launched five new cutting edge documents to meet the growing needs of the construction industry in this important area. Following up on its popular Guide for Sustainable Projects introduced in 2011, the AIA’s Sustainable Projects (SP) documents apportion the new roles, responsibilities, and risks inherent in sustainable design and construction projects to the party in the best position to address them. Additionally, the AIA today released an updated scope of services document for LEED Certification. All are available through AIA Contract Documents software and online through AIA Contract Documents-on-Demand.
As has been its practice for decades, the AIA developed the SP documents only after soliciting and incorporating feedback and valuable input from a multitude of industry groups. This long-standing collaborative approach was especially critical for the AIA’s creation of the SP documents as sustainable design and construction practices continue to evolve.
“The AIA is committed to meeting the immediate and evolving needs of the marketplace and these new documents reflect that commitment by addressing the dramatic shift in the industry toward sustainable design,” said Molly Lindblom, Managing Director of AIA Contract Documents.
“The new Sustainable Documents provide a comprehensive approach to managing sustainable projects – from initial goal-setting through project completion and certification – and allocating responsibility among project participants,” said William Kelley, J.D, LEED AP BD+C, an attorney at Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP. “They are also integrated into the already-familiar conventional family of AIA Contract Documents, which is especially convenient for the end user and further reflects the AIA’s commitment to providing users with valuable tools,” he added.
The new AIA Contract Documents created for use on sustainable projects include:
1. 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
2. A201™–2007 SP, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, for use on a Sustainable Project
3. A401™–2007 SP, Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor, for use on a Sustainable Project
4. B101™–2007 SP, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, for use on a Sustainable Project
5. C401™–2007 SP, Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant, for use on a Sustainable Project
6. B214™–2012, Standard Form of Architect’s Services: LEED® Certification
Availability
Sustainable Project Sample Documents can be found at www.aia.org/contractdocs/conventionsustainable along with comparatives and other sample documents.
In addition, more than 7,000 users have downloaded the AIA Document D503™-2011, Guide for Sustainable Projects, including Agreement Amendments and Supplementary Conditions, since its release last May. Because the AIA believes the Guide is an important resource for the design and construction industry, it remains available as a free download at www.aia.org/sustainableprojectsguide.
About The American Institute of Architects
For over 150 years, members of the American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct to ensure the highest standards in professional practice. Embracing their responsibility to serve society, AIA members engage civic and government leaders and the public in helping find needed solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.
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