Understanding the General Conditions of a Construction Contract

When:  Apr 21, 2015 from 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM (ET)

Sponsored by AIA Contract Documents | Eligible for 1.5 AIA CES/HSW LU | Fees: Member: $25; Non-Member: $40

A contract’s General Conditions define the requirements, responsibilities, and relationship between the architect, owner and contractor of a project.  Undesirable results, disputes, claims, and unmet expectations may result from the failure of the project team to fully understand these specifications.

The General Conditions can provide a framework to help guide effective client communication, negotiations, and project management, all of which are necessary factors to efficiently and successfully carry out any project. Additionally, they provide guidelines for professional practices that promote the health, safety and welfare of project participants, building users and the community at large.

Join us for a detailed review and analysis of AIA Document A201-2007, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, to discover the essential information that you should understand before you begin any project.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the contractual relationship between the various construction parties and how contracts define the responsibility, authority, and expectations of each.
  • Identify the key items in the General Conditions affecting the architect that should be addressed and understood before any project begins to minimize misunderstandings and project delays.
  • Utilize contracts as project management tools as well as a guide to better ensure health, safety and welfare of project participants and the greater public.
  • Understand the critical timing obligations contained in the General Conditions and how to assure and monitor compliance.