For more than 120 years, AIA Contract Documents has been the mainstay of the construction industry featuring a comprehensive suite of contractual documents that address the full spectrum of design and construction projects, large and small.

Advantages of Using AIA Contract Documents

  • Saves time and money
  • Features fair and balanced agreements
  • Is compatible with Microsoft Word and Excel

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Contract documents are a critical component of any successful design and construction project. They define the contractual relationships in the design and construction industry. AIA Contract Documents has been recognized as the industry standard for more than 120 years.

What is AIA Contract Documents?

AIA Contract Documents software is composed of more than 100 forms and agreements to address the range of relationships, project types, and delivery methods involved in design and construction projects.

How can you use AIA Contract Documents?

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Which license should you purchase?

There are two license forms: an unlimited annual license, which grants you unlimited use of the AIA Contracts Documents library or a limited annual license with limited use of the library. View license options

Our contract documents are organized according to an alpha numeric series, a system of classification that refers to the specific relationship of each document. Learn more about series

For even greater simplicity, our contract documents are grouped into families according to project type of delivery method. Each family provides a consistent structure and language to support the major relationships on design and construction projects. Learn more about families

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