Updates published for ConsensusDocs design and construction contracts

by Carly Midgley | December 29, 2016 10:25 am

In light of changes within the design and construction industry, the ConsensusDocs Coalition has released a number of updates to its publications. Photo © BigStockPhoto
In light of changes within the design and construction industry, the ConsensusDocs Coalition has released a number of updates to its publications.
Photo © BigStockPhoto

Comprehensive revisions to several prime and subcontract agreements were published early this month by the ConsensusDocs Coalition[1]. Composed of 40 design and construction industry associations (including CSI[2]), the group seeks to publish contracts capable of advancing project results, and provides the only contracts written by industry organizations, with a catalogue of more than 100 documents addressing fair risk allocation and best practices.

These updates are intended to reflect industry changes in areas such as insurance, legal, technology, and terminology, and were created from extensive feedback (from industry professionals, participants, and attorneys), the volunteered time of the ConsensusDocs Content Advisory Council, and member organization contributions.

“This update reaffirms that using fair contracts to get better project results with less claims makes sense for today’s construction industry,” says Brian Perlberg, the executive director of ConsensusDocs. “In order to stay ahead of the curve, refinements addressing changes in the insurance market, technology advances, and terminology refinements are being published. Fundamental principles of owner active engagement, direct and positive party communications, and clear and understandable legal writing remain in place.”

Contracts just published include:

Those to be released in 2017 include:

Endnotes:
  1. ConsensusDocs Coalition: https://www.consensusdocs.org/
  2. including CSI: https://www.consensusdocs.org/FooterSection_About/FooterSection_Coalition

Source URL: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/updates-published-for-2016-design-and-construction-contracts/