Project delivery methods and contract documents are constantly evolving. Architects can find guidance related to these issues here.

New AIA agreements support integrated project delivery
In May, the American Institute of Architects published a new set of legal documents that can restructure relationships among professionals and reformulate the processes of designing and building.

Just-updated AIA contracts resolve many issues
This month, we walk you through some of the many changes the AIA recently made to its standard contracts, which are updated every 10 years. In the recent publication round, 40 of more than 100 legal documents were revised, some of them substantially.

Integrated practice in perspective: A new model for the architectural profession
The inefficiencies inherent in the process of design and construction are necessitating a shift to greater multidisciplinary collaboration and information sharing among project team members.

Hopes and Fears of Design-Build
The design-build method of project delivery holds great promise for cutting cost and speeding project completion. But, some fear it leads to loss of control on the part of the designer and compromises quality.

Collaboration Matrix Eases Teaming Up
The Collaboration Matrix developed by Altoon + Porter helps two or more architecture firms define which responsibilities each will assume on a given project.