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Alan Stover’s historical essays should be required reading for newly licensed
professionals; his work captures the evolution of design and construction
practice through the development of the documents. In addition to being
concise and easy to read, the essays provide a context for understanding the
current editions of the AIA contract documents. Our design-build students
research and develop historical timelines based on Stover’s work. Students
and practitioners alike will benefit from the perspective he provides about the
significance of our work and our profession.
The AIA standard documents (and families of documents) frame the roles and
responsibilities of the participants in the design and construction process
across the spectrum of delivery methods. Focused on providing a contractual
platform for practice as well as dispute avoidance and resolution, the text of
the AIA contract documents is matter-of-fact and formatted specifically for
the intended use. By providing a rationale for every clause and provision of
the current documents, the book presents a clear understanding of how to
use them as well as how to modify their terms and conditions.
John Mouton holds the John E. Wilborn Chair in Building Science in the College
of Architecture, Design, and Construction, Auburn University.
Learn more about the Official Guide to the 2007 AIA Contract Documents and
how to purchase a copy.