Hartford, Connecticut Construction Contract Attorneys
Modern construction contracts are typically developed using one of three groups of standard construction agreements: AIA construction contracts, EJCDC forms, and AGC/ConsensusDOCS construction project agreements.
These standard contract forms are intended to facilitate contract negotiations and provide a certain level of uniformity in the area of construction contracts. It is, however, essential that you obtain good advice regarding which category of standard contract to use and which among the array of forms is appropriate for a given project. Ensuring that every contract you enter into includes provisions that are suitable to your company and project forms the basis for protecting your interests.
At the law office of Gordon, Muir & Foley, LLP, we work closely with owners and contractors during the bidding process, in the negotiation and drafting of initial construction contracts and subsequent change orders.
Our attorneys are available to help our clients develop sound, enforceable contracts that cover a myriad of eventualities. Whether you intend to use AIA, EJCDC or ConsensusDOCS or you need to develop custom agreements for specialized projects, we have the experience to assist you.
For more information regarding our practice and how we can help you in the drafting, bidding, or negotiation of a construction contract, contact Gordon, Muir & Foley today.
AIA Construction Agreements
The AIA documents program is the oldest in the country. Begun in 1857, the AIA program offers 40 new and revised contract forms. The AIA is perhaps best known for offering a combination of documents based on the A201 keystone form, the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction.
Also available through AIA is the A101 – Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor. This form is related to the Stipulated Sum and B101 – Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, which addresses the basis of payment. The AIA renews its documents every 10 years. Its documents were last updated in November of 2007.
EJCDC Contracts
The Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee’s (EJCDC) primary goal is in providing high quality administrative documents for construction projects that require professional engineering services. The EJCDC’s most recent construction documents, released in March of 2007, are often used in horizontal and utilities construction projects.
ConsensusDOCS Construction Contracts and Forms
ConsensusDOCS represents the efforts of 20 construction associations that have produced more than 70 standard construction forms that were first released in September of 2007.
ConsensusDOCS are grouped into several different categories: general contracting, design-build, construction management, subcontracting and program management. ConsensusDOCS also provides an innovative three-way agreement form between and owner, designer and constructor, the ConsensusDOCS 300 — Standard Form of Tri-Party Agreement for Collaborative Project Delivery.
The Importance of Working With an Attorney
The standardized forms provided by the three different groups each have unique advantages associated with their varying perspectives on the construction industry. Our attorneys assist construction companies and contractors in determining which forms make the most sense for them and their project. We also assist a party presented with one of these forms of contract by an owner or general contractor in the interpretation and negotiation of the contract.
For more information regarding construction contracts and how we can help you protect your interests, contact Gordon, Muir & Foley today.
CONSTRUCTION LAW AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION PRACTICE GROUP
Laurann Asklof
Mary Anne A. Charron
Christine L. Chipman
Katherine L. Matthews
Robert J. O'Brien
John J. Reid
R. Bradley Wolfe
