A Virtual Seminar
Purpose of This Workshop: Informed Decisions
Consensus Documents State-of-the-Art Legal Reflect Industry Practices Regularly Revised for Legal, Industry Changes Easily Modifiable
First Contract Document Published 1888 Design, Construction Law Based on AIA Documents Provide Solid Provisions Enforceable Under Law Time-Tested, Court-Tested Contracts
Fundamental Contract Principles: Offer Acceptance Legal Purpose Consideration Legal Capacity
Legal Precedence Clarify Project Relationships Address Key Contract Issues (Money, Timing)
Documents Structure: Contract Document “Families” - Grouped by Delivery Methods - Consistent Structure, Text, Definitions Alphanumeric Document Series
Contract Document Families: Conventional (A201) Small Project Interiors Construction Manager-Adviser Construction Manager-Constructor Design-Build International Contract Administration and Project Management Forms
Contract Documents Series: A Series Owner-Contractor Agreements B Series Architect-Owner Agreements C Series Architect-Consultant Agreements (i.e., engineers, consultants, etc.) D Series Architect-Industry G Series (Construction Administration) Documents
Available Paper and Electronic Software Permits Users to Create, Share, Manage Documents Using Microsoft Word, PDF Online demonstration:
Modules 2-8 Discuss Specific Contract Documents Within Families