The American Institute of Architects Introduces Seven New AIA Contract Documents For Sustainable Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 11, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced the release of seven new Sustainable Projects (SP) contract documents. The release includes SP versions of the AIA’s two families of Construction Management documents, Construction Manager as Adviser (CMa) and Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc), as well as B103™–2007 SP, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a Large or Complex Sustainable Project.

“The Construction Manager as Adviser and Construction Manager as Constructor delivery models are beneficial for sustainable projects. The construction manager’s involvement in the early stages of the project results in collaboration between the owner, the architect, and the construction manager in the development of the owner’s sustainable objective, and in the development of the measures they will take toward achieving that objective” said Ken Cobleigh, Managing Director and Counsel at the AIA.

B103–2007 SP is an agreement between Owner and Architect that is specifically developed for use on large or complex sustainable projects. It is written for use in the design-bid-build delivery model; however, and with some modification, it is also well suited for use on CMc projects.

The seven new documents include:

Construction Manager as Adviser Family

• A132™–2009 SP, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, for use on a Sustainable Project, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition
• A132™ SP Exhibit A, Determination of the Cost of the Work
• A232™–2009 SP, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, for use on a Sustainable Project, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition
• B132™–2009 SP, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, for use on a Sustainable Project, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition
• C132™–2009 SP, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Adviser, for use on a Sustainable Project

Construction Manager as Constructor Family

• A133™–2009 SP, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor, for use on a Sustainable Project where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price
• A133™ SP Exhibit A, Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment
• A134™–2009 SP, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor, for use on a Sustainable Project where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee without a Guaranteed Maximum Price

B103™–2007 SP, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a Large or Complex Sustainable Project

The new Sustainable Project documents are currently available through the current version of AIA Contract Documents software, and individually through AIA Documents-on-Demand®.

About The American Institute of Architects
Founded in 1857, members of the American Institute of Architects consistently work to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public well being.  Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders, and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.

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