AIA contract documents comprise over 100 forms and contracts that define relationships and terms involved in design and construction projects. Prepared by the AIA with the consensus of owners, contractors, attorneys, architects, engineers, and others, the documents have been finely tuned during their 115 year history. As a result, these comprehensive contracts and forms are now widely recognized as the industry standard.

Changes and developments in the building industry sometimes necessitate drafting new contract documents and revising existing ones. When doing so, the AIA abides by certain drafting principles and follows a revision policy to ensure that AIA contract documents maintain consistently high standards while still adapting to current trends and practices.

Documents Organization
The AIA organizes contract documents by two methods. The first method groups documents by "families" based on types of projects or particular project delivery methods. The second method groups documents by "series" based on the use of the document.

History Of Contract Documents
The AIA publishes more than 100 contracts and administrative forms that are recognized throughout the design and construction industry as the benchmark documents for managing transactions and relationships involved in construction projects.

Document Synopses
For the most recent documents information, including descriptions, date of the latest edition, and any scheduled revision of the contract documents.

Introduction to AIA Contract Documents
A video program to acquaint you with the basic elements of the AIA Contract Documents families.

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AIA Contract Documents – Paper
Paper documents may be purchased by calling AIA San Antonio at 210-226-4979 or through Shop AIA..
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AIA Contract Documents – Electronic
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Quantum Contract Manager is also available; this program allows you to print information onto preprinted AIA documents using your inkjet or laser printer.

Free Paper Documents for Download
The AIA provides free PDF copies of its document commentaries, comparisons, and guides to supplementary conditions.  That information is available on the AIA website. 

Getting Help  - Wnat's changed in the 2007 Documents?
Need help with the 2007 documents?  Get the document commentaries, comparisons, and guides to amendments and supplementary conditions here.  Need a paper copy of a 1997 document that is being phased out?  We will continue to carry 1997 documents until our supply is exhausted.

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Help with Specific AIA Contract Documents
If you have questions about specific contracts, which contracts to use, or how to complete a contract, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  You may also call AIA Information Central at 800-242-3834 or 202-626-7300.

Descriptions of available AIA Contract Documents and how they are organized can be found at the AIA’s AIA Contract Documents page.

Introducing the new D503™-2011, Guide for Sustainable Projects, including Agreement Amendments and Supplementary Conditions.  This guide provides users with a valuable reference tool when using key AIA standard contracts to help address the unique concerns of sustainable design and construction.

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