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AIA releases new architect commissioning document

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The American Institute of Architects has released AIA Document C203 – 2017 Standard Form of Consultant’s Services: Commissioning. C203-2017 replaces B211-2007, Standard Form of Architect’s Services: Commissioning.

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AIA???s Updated Design-Build Documents Highlight Some Best Practices

Best Practices Construction Law

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released seven updated documents in its design-build family. AIA Documents Overview. An AIA press release highlights the array of how AIA agreements seek to accommodate the various ways in which design build projects are delivered. Additional Changes.

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Reliance on Letter Agreement Defeats Architect’s Copyright Claim

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LEXIS 118757 (August 26, 2014), illustrates once again that letter agreements should be avoided by design professionals. Some time later, the architect drafted an AIA contract which the owner marked up with various changes. The architect did not accept any of the changes and the AIA contract was never signed.

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Louisiana Court Enforces AIA Wavier of Subrogation to Preclude Carrier’s Recovery

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That contract, consisting of an A101-2007 and A201-2007, contained the following broad-form waiver of subrogation (which is the base language from Section 11.3.7 or other property insurance applicable to the Work, except such rights they have to proceeds of such insurance held by the Owner as fiduciary.

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AIA Releases new Documents

Construction Lawyer

The American Institute of Architects has announced a series of new documents available with the latest version of the AIA Contract Documents software. These documents anticipate the involvement of additional consultants such as a program manager and a design manager, in addition to the traditional architect(s).

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The Second Best Way to Mitigate Your Risk in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

And while the Sustainable Projects Exhibit, E204-2017 , is drafted to work as an exhibit to other AIA A201 family owner, architect, contractor, consultant agreements, even if you do not use their nearly 200 contact documents, this Exhibit, separately purchased, may still be a good choice for you. This is not a paid endorsement.

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Construction Contracts Online: ConsensusDOCS and AIA Go Head-to-Head

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In addition to the wealth of documents already online, last week ConsensusDOCS released three new documents: The new and only available of its kind ConsensusDocs 298 Joint Venture Agreement makes it easier for construction companies to combine expertise and share risks on projects. D200–1995, Project Checklist.

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