THE AEC STANDARD

Contracts that Keep the Industry Moving

AIA Contract Documents gives every construction project stakeholder a shared standard from bid award to closeout. 

1,000,000+

contracts written per year

15,000+

annual subscribers

45,000+

companies writing contracts per year

$100+

billion in contract value per year

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Perkins+Will
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How Firms Use AIA Contract Documents

Trust the Industry Standard 

Rely on contracts used and known across the design and construction industry.

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Support Project Success

Create a coordinated framework for project delivery and collaboration. 

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Verify Authenticity 

The AIA seal confirms you're using authentic, certified AIA documents.

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Simplify Contracting 

Save time with standardized contract families organized by delivery method. 

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Streamline Administration

Move contracts from draft to signature faster with integrated workflows. 

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Coordinate Project Teams 

Connect project participants through consistent agreements. 

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What Our Customers Are Saying

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Wolf Saar

Architect, Managing Principal

“What makes these documents so valuable is that they're not one-sided. When issues arise, AIA Contract Documents provide a clear process for resolving them. They help guide difficult conversations and often keep disputes from becoming lawsuits.”

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Courtney Haddick

Architect and Risk Manager

"AIA documents give architects a level of comfort that no other documents provide. You can pull a contract off the shelf and know you're going to be protected."

Coordinated Documents for Every Phase of Your Project

Expert insights on contracts and risk, delivered to your inbox.

Bidding & Award

Bid Documents, A-Series Prime Agreements, Bonds

Win the projects you want with professional, competitive documentation.

Design & Engineering

B-Series Prime Agreements, C-Series Consultant Agreements

Protect your design intent and align consultants early to set the project up for a smooth build.

Construction & Subcontracts

General Conditions, A-Series Trade Agreements, Change Orders

Coordinate crews, reduce project delays, and manage changes with accurate field documentation.

Payment & Compliance

G-Series Pay Applications, Continuation Sheets, and Lien Waivers

Get paid faster and reduce financial risk with standardized billing documentation.

Project Closeout

G-Series Substantial Completion and Final Payment Forms

Close projects cleanly, avoid disputes, protect your bottom line, and start occupancy.

A Modern Workspace to Accelerate Contracting

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