Legal Implications of the Latest AIA Contract Revisions
Strategies for Negotiating Terms Using the New American Institute of Architects' Forms
Revisions must be implemented by May 31, 2009
Recording of a 90-minute premium CLE webinar with Q&A
This seminar will review the key changes to the newest American Institute of Architects' contract documents, the key issues not addressed in the revisions, and legal strategies for transitioning to the new documents for building owners, contractors and construction attorneys.
Outline
- Introduction to AIA contract documents
- Key changes to AIA contract documents
- Arbitration
- Decision maker for dispute resolution
- Statute of limitations
- Insurance coverage
- Access to financial information
- Owner-architect agreements
- Environmentally-responsible design
- Legal concerns raised by new documents
- Criteria for design coordination
- Assignment of risk to architect, owner and contractor
- Attorneys’ fees
- Ownership of architects’ IP
- Consequential damages
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- What key changes were made in the 2007 revisions to the American Institute of Architects contract documents?
- What are the legal implications of the latest revisions to the AIA documents?
- What are the best practices for counsel to building owners, contractors and architects to adapt to the revised forms and minimize liability for their clients?
Following the speaker presentations, you'll have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions during the interactive Q&A.
Faculty
Clark T. Thiel
Partner
Howrey
He concentrates primarily on construction project and contract dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration,... | Read More
He concentrates primarily on construction project and contract dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation. He drafts and negotiates design and construction contracts.
CloseRichard M. Shapiro
Partner
Farella Braun & Martel
He represents owners, contractors and design professionals in connection with a wide range of construction types... | Read More
He represents owners, contractors and design professionals in connection with a wide range of construction types throughout the U.S. and abroad.
CloseCharles M. Sink
Partner
Farella Braun & Martel
He is a member of the firm's Construction Practice Group. He has negotiated and drafted project management contracts,... | Read More
He is a member of the firm's Construction Practice Group. He has negotiated and drafted project management contracts, design-build agreements and owner-contractor professional service agreements.
CloseKevin H. Hudson
Partner
Foltz Martin
He represents owners and general contractors in construction issues ranging from day to day operations to litigation... | Read More
He represents owners and general contractors in construction issues ranging from day to day operations to litigation and arbitration. He also drafts AIA construction contracts.
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