Sub-Contractor

Protect your scope, get paid accurately & more quickly, & reduce disputes with industry-standard contracts sub-contractors trust to clarify roles and manage risk.

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Subcontractors can benefit from a subscription that offers full access to AIA’s most widely recognized templates developed to clarify responsibilities, payment structures, and timelines. Our digital platform makes it simple to collaborate with general contractors and ensure all parties are on the same page. Protect your work, reduce disputes, and keep projects moving with the support of reliable, customizable contracts.

Key Documents for Subcontractors

Subcontractors use agreements like A401 Contractor/Subcontractor and A503 Guide to define scope, manage expectations, and ensure fair payment. These documents support risk management and smooth coordination on job sites.

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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

What Our Clients Are Saying

Mark Toler

Mark Toler, VP

Emerald Coast Constructors

"The contracts are fair, balanced, and impartial, and using them just makes good business sense, regardless of which side of the table you’re sitting on."

Employees: 8

Projects Per Year: 12

Andy Bakker

Andy Bakker, CEO

Spyder Construction

"At Spyder Construction, we rely on AIA Contract Documents for their clarity and professionalism. The templates streamline our project management, ensuring all parties are aligned from the start. AIA's resources have become an essential part of our workflow, helping us deliver quality projects on time and within budget!"

Employees: 17

Projects Per Year: 175

Our Docs Have Been There, Done That

19,000+

Contractors use AIA Contract Documents

88%

of the top contracting firms use AIA Contract Documents

$1 Trillion

total monetary amount of our pay applications ever used

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the year that the first AIA contract was created, serving as the industry standard for over 135 years

42%

recent increase in dispute costs, reinforcing the importance of using trusted contracts and forms in your operations

#1

errors/omissions in contracts was the leading cause for disputes in 2023