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Take control of your contract process with an AIA Contract Documents subscription designed for Architects. Access a comprehensive library of 300+ industry-standard templates that support every phase of your design work, from feasibility to closeout. Create, edit, and share agreements online to save time and reduce risk. Our flexible purchasing options are ideal for solo practitioners or large design firms alike.

Key Documents for Architects

Architects rely on agreements like B101 Owner/Architect and C401 Architect/Consultant to clarify responsibilities, protect intellectual property, and align all parties through each phase of design and construction.

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Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum

$139.99

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect without a Predefined Scope of Architect’s Services

$139.99

Rhode Island Version - Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, without a Predefined Scope of Architect's Services, Owner & Design Agent Edition

$49.99

Standard Form of Consultant’s Services: Geotechnical Engineering

$139.99

Kentucky Version - Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum

$49.99

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect

$139.99

Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor

$139.99

Standard Form of Architect’s Services: Design and Construction Contract Administration

$139.99

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Tom Donaghy, Principal

Principal KGD Architecture

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Christy Blumefield, President

Blume Architecture 

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