AIA Contract Documents agreements are intended to be adapted to suit particular projects, whether the agreements are purchased in paper or are generated by the software.<\/span><\/p>\n You may make as many changes as you like so long as the changes are made so that it is possible to see what has been changed<\/b>. If you want, you can delete entire provisions, you can add entirely new provisions, and you can attach additional documents.<\/span><\/p>\n To determine whether the changes achieve your goals or are enforceable in a court of law, you should consult a lawyer in your jurisdiction.<\/span><\/p>\n Changes to AIA Contract Documents published in paper form should be made by striking out the printed text rather than completely covering it so that the changes remain visible.<\/span><\/p>\n Editing of documents created with AIA Contract Documents software automatically shows when the final is generated. At the user’s option, the changes will show either by strikeouts and underlines in the text of the document itself or in a separate <\/span>Additions and Deletions Report<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n No. Certain parts of documents created by AIA Contract Documents software cannot be edited or deleted in order that the origin of the document can always be identified.<\/span><\/p>\n You may be able to substitute a term in the document title by stating elsewhere in the document that the term is to be given a different meaning.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n AIA Contract Documents publishes several <\/span>commentaries<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>guides<\/span><\/a> available for free download. In addition, visit <\/span>Learn<\/span><\/a> and\/or\u00a0 <\/span>AIA\u2019s website<\/span><\/a> for extra articles and resources.<\/span><\/p>\n No. AIA Contract Documents does not provide advice on how to draft a contract.<\/span><\/p>\n AIA Contract Documents does not provide legal advice about how to draft an agreement to meet a particular situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Some general information about contracts is contained in the <\/span>Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n AIA Contract Documents agreements and forms are not tailored to any particular state’s requirements. Instead, their provisions are drafted to be generally applicable in most states.<\/span><\/p>\n Where the law of a state or other jurisdiction imposes specific requirements, agreements must be adapted accordingly. AIA Contract Documents does not publish instructions on how to modify agreements to conform to the requirements of particular states or jurisdictions.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n No. AIA Contract Documents are not tailored to the requirements of any particular jurisdiction. Only a legal or insurance professional who practices in your area can advise you on local requirements. AIA Contract Documents does not make recommendations on how much insurance coverage is required.<\/span><\/p>\n Laws regarding liquidated damages vary by state or other jurisdiction. You should obtain advice on liquidated damages from a lawyer authorized to practice in your jurisdiction.<\/span><\/p>\n The Owner\/Contractor agreements published by the AIA contain spaces or fill points for inserting liquidated damages provisions.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n All agreements between Owner and Contractor published by AIA Contract Documents assume that an Architect will be involved in the project. Editing an agreement to delete the Architect’s role would require substantial changes. To determine whether the changes you make to an AIA Contract Document achieve your goals or are enforceable in a court of law, you should consult a lawyer in your jurisdiction.<\/span><\/p>\n There is nothing that would prevent using an Owner\/Architect agreement for engineering or other design services so long as the form is edited to describe the parties’ rights and obligations accurately, including compliance with state licensing laws and regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n AIA Document G701\u2122<\/span><\/a>, Change Order, may be used to amend existing Owner-Contractor contracts on projects using any of the following General Conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n A201\u00ae<\/span><\/a>, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction;<\/span><\/p>\n A105\u2122<\/span><\/a>, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for a Residential or Small Commercial Project;<\/span><\/p>\n A104\u2122<\/span><\/a>, Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor.<\/span><\/p>\n AIA Document G701\u2122CMa<\/span><\/a>, Change Order, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition, may be used to amend existing Owner\/Contractor contracts on projects using the following General Conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n A232\u2122<\/span><\/a>, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition.<\/span><\/p>\n To amend owner-architect agreements you could use one of these documents:<\/span><\/p>\n G801\u2122<\/span><\/a>, Notice of Additional Services;<\/span><\/p>\nHow will others know if a form agreement has been edited or altered?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Can I delete or change the document title of an agreement or general conditions created in AIA Contract Documents software?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Resources for modifying AIA Contract Documents –<\/b><\/h3>\n
Does the AIA publish any information about editing or adapting AIA Contract Documents?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Does AIA Contract Documents assist in drafting an agreement or a contract provision?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Where can I get information about how to write contracts or make changes in form agreements?<\/b><\/h3>\n
How do I adapt AIA Contract Documents to meet the requirements of state or local law or regulations?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Insurance and liquidated damages-<\/b><\/h2>\n
How do I modify agreements to meet state or other jurisdiction insurance requirements? Do you recommend coverage amounts?<\/b><\/h3>\n
How do I provide for liquidated damages?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Projects without Architect but other professional –\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
Can I use an AIA Contract Documents agreement between Owner and Contractor if there will not be an Architect on the project or if the Architect will not be involved during construction?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Can a design professional other than an architect use a form of agreement between Owner and Architect by changing the word “Architect” to “Engineer” or “Designer”?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Modifying or amending agreements after signing –<\/b><\/h2>\n
How do I amend or modify a contract between an Owner and a Contractor after the agreement has been signed?<\/b><\/h3>\n
How do I amend or modify an agreement between Owner and Architect after signing?<\/b><\/h3>\n