AIA ADVSIE
We are about to sign a contract with our selected contractor on a gut renovation of our townshouse. We have been working with an architect and he seems to be a bit vague on the AIA: how much guidance or advise does an architect usually give when it comes to this stage of the process?…
We are about to sign a contract with our selected contractor on a gut renovation of our townshouse. We have been working with an architect and he seems to be a bit vague on the AIA: how much guidance or advise does an architect usually give when it comes to this stage of the process? Who is one suppose to look to for advise on this stage if not the architect? For example when the contractor gives you the 101 and 201 do you bring it to the architect to look over and suggest revisions/adjustments? Any light on the subject would be very helpful.
AIA Agreements define proper process. They don’t protect any one entity more than any other. If you’re concerned, get a lawyer.
11:24 The AIA contract that is being discussed here is an Owner/Contractor Agreement not an Owner/Architect Agreement. While there are a couple of items that are always debated, I think the Owner/Contractor agreement is pretty fair to both parties when you consider the work being done and the realities of the process but that is another topic. Perhaps you could post your own question (assuming you have a question) and it could be discussed seperately…
I think it is strange that people on this site always ask for a brooklyn based referral when the main selection criteria is something else. In this case it is experience with construction contracts. You should ask your architect for a referral to a lawyer that specializes in this. Any good architect will be able to recommend someone.
As I mentioned before, your architect is not a lawyer but if they have done this a lot, they will be familiar with the comments that lawyers typically make on these contracts.
What has your architect told you?
AIA agreements protect the (surprise!)architect.
thanks for this direction, do you know of any in Brooklyn? I had a lawyer for the closing, but would not want to use him again…
Your lawyer is the most qualified person to advise you on contracts.
Your architect is not also your lawyer but an experienced architect should be able to give you decent direction or be able to recommend a lawyer to you.
AIA owner contractor agreement is the best to use but certain lawyers will attach riders or exhibits to it.
Some like to attach schedules of value, some project schedules, some partial lien waiver and final lien waiver language etc…
sorry for typo: rushing post!