39th Group Joins ConsensusDocs Coalition

The American Institute of Constructors (AIC) has become the 39th member of ConsensusDocs,

“AIC is pleased to join the ConsensusDocs Coalition,” stated AIC Chief Operating Officer Joseph R. Sapp. “Joining the Coalition furthers AIC’s goals of generating public trust and confidence in the industry, and assists our members by providing us a seat at the drafting table, along with other valuable member benefits.”

AIC is a non-profit organization that serves as the national qualifying body of professional constructors. Among AIC’s purposes is to promote excellence in the industry by establishing standards of ethics and competence, promoting the advancement of construction-related fields, and facilitating the exchange of information and ideas within the industry. Over 2,000 professionals each year sit for AIC’s Associate Constructor (AC) or Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) certification examinations. For more information about AIC, visit http://www.professionalconstructor.org.

FREE Live Training Webinars on How to Use ConsensusDocs Cloud Platform 

The following webinars on “Getting Started With ConsensusDocs’ Online Cloud Platform” are scheduled in August and October.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 2013 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET
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New ConsensusDocs 247, Owner & Consultant Agreement Released

On April 22, ConsensusDocs released the new ConsensusDocs 247 Owner & Consultant Agreement, which provides an industry standard contract for an owner who wants to retain a consultant on a construction project. The agreement was crafted to provide a good contractual base for a variety of consulting arrangements, including interior design, inspection, industrial hygiene, retrofits, procurement and many others.

“This new document between owner and consultant fills the need for a fair and balanced, industry-standard contract that protects owners and consultants alike in helping to ensure both parties understand their roles and responsibilities,” states, Phil E. Beck, Esq., Partner at Smith Currie & Hancock LLP.

ConsensusDocs views the new agreement as one that uses a plain English-writing style that facilitates contract interpretation and administration. Drafters strived to have the agreement take a project-first approach and promote collaboration, communication and integration. The ConsensusDocs 247 contains   provisions that provide flexibility for the unique nature of services provided by a consultant.