Legal Guide to AIA Documents (Construction law library)

Thoroughly updated to reflect the most recent AIA document revisions, The LEGAL GUIDE TO AIA DOCUMENTS, FOURTH EDITION is a comprehensive, immensely practical resource to help you master and use the construction industry contract terms set forth by: AIA Document B141 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect AIA Document A201: General Conditions of the Contract for Construction AIA Document B151: Abbreviated Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect AIA Document A101: Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor. Organized by contract, this valuable guide supplies everything you need to fine tune your understanding of the provisions used in AIA contracts, As well as in almost all non-AIA contracts used today. For each major document, you receive: the actual language used in the documents, presented one paragraph at a time Expert commentary that explains in clear, plain-English terms, what each provision means and how the courts have interpreted that language Extensive footnotes and citations to court cases that relate To The documents discussed The LEGAL GUIDE TO AIA DOCUMENTS is an invaluable resource when drafting and negotiating construction contracts. Immediately following the discussion of each contract, you'll find a corresponding chapter that describes alternate language that you can use to modify or amend the document, plus practical advice on how to use the language to suit your particular needs. The Guide is a ready resource to help clarify AIA language, draft construction documents, or consider alternate approaches to common construction law problems. There's no other resource like it!Werner Sabo is the author of 'Legal Guide to AIA Documents (Construction law library)', published 1998 under ISBN 9781567068467 and ISBN 1567068464.