Changes to AIA Contract Documents: What Construction Lawyers Need to Know
New Insurance and Bonds Exhibit, Owner-Contractor Documents, Owner-Architect Agreements, and More
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE webinar will explain critical modifications to the AIA Construction Contracts Documents, released in 2017. The panel will devote significant attention to the creation of the Insurance and Bonds Exhibit.
Outline
- Agreements between owner and contractor
- Agreements between owner and architect
- C401-2017 Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant
- Other significant revisions
Benefits
The panel will review these and other notable revisions:
- AIA Owner-Contractor Documents
- AIA Owner-Architect Documents
- AIA Architect-Consultant Documents
- New Insurance/Bonds and Sustainable Projects Exhibits
Faculty

Scott W. Lichtenstein
Atty
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi
Mr. Lichtenstein practices primarily in the firm's Fidelity and Surety group. His experience in this field... | Read More
Mr. Lichtenstein practices primarily in the firm's Fidelity and Surety group. His experience in this field includes representing and defending sureties and fidelity insurers in a wide array of scenarios. His experience also includes assisting sureties in recovering bond losses and expenses from indemnitors.
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Michelle A. Schaap
Member
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi
Ms. Schaap practices primarily in cybersecurity and corporate law, particularly as it pertains to construction,... | Read More
Ms. Schaap practices primarily in cybersecurity and corporate law, particularly as it pertains to construction, franchising and renewable energy. Within the construction industry, she negotiates complex agreements, including construction management, architect and design-build agreements. She is also experienced in negotiating solar facility agreements, including power purchase agreements, and engineer, procure and construction agreements. In additioni, she routinely advises clients on cybersecurity preparedness and undertakes with her clients risk assessments, risk management and preparedness for addressing security incidents and responding to and recovering from security breaches.
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