Architect

A construction project's architect, owner, and GC have a meeting

Essential Document Pairings for Architects

Lien and Payment Rights

Construction Lien Rights: How Liens Work, Who Has Them, and How to Protect Payments

Lien Waivers and Release Forms

Lien Waivers and Releases: A Practical Guide to Managing Payment Risk

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Prevent Scope-Related Disputes with Proactive Contracting

AIA Contract Document B101-2017: The Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect on a laptop in an architect's office

The Architect’s Guide to Contracting

Certified AIA Contracts

Certified AIA Contract Documents: Why the AIA Seal Matters

Design-Build Guide

This guide is a companion to the full suite of 2024 Design-Build Documents published by AIA Contract Documents.

 

B503–2017, Guide for Amendments to AIA Owner-Architect Agreements

This guide provides guidance regarding the issues covered in owner-architect agreements, and it provides model language that may be used to amend or supplement owner-architect agreements.

Guide to AIA Collaborative Projects Documents

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Residential Architectural Trends for 2025 and Beyond

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Residential Builders and Age-Friendly Spaces