About the Course
Introduction
This CLE course will examine the most recent critical modifications to the AIA Contract Documents, including updates to design-build documents for traditional and progressive versions of the design-build delivery method.
Description
AIA Contract Documents are the industry standard for managing contractual relationships in construction and design projects.
One of the most significant recent revisions to the AIA documents focused on design-build documents, including updated form contract documents for traditional design-build construction projects and the introduction of a new set of progressive design-build forms.
Traditional design-build and progressive design-build projects differ primarily in their contract structure, timing of price negotiations, and level of collaboration. The progressive design-build form provides a more flexible and defined contract reflecting greater owner involvement in project design and allowing for a more evolutionary design process.
Listen as our authoritative panel of construction attorneys walks you through the latest, most significant modifications of the AIA Contract Documents.
Presented By
Mr. Adelstein represents general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, developers, associations, suppliers, sureties, and owners in a myriad of construction matters including, without limitation, construction/design defect claims, schedule-based claims (including inefficiency, lost productivity, and acceleration claims), bid protests, payment disputes, lien and bond claims, liability and property insurance issues, and a host of other issues that affect the construction industry. He prepares and negotiates construction contracts for clients utilizing AIA, EJCDC, and AGC industry form documents, as well as contracts that are not based on an industry form document.
Ms. Colon advises on legal issues involving public and private construction projects and real estate development, along with government contracting compliance. Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar, she focuses on both negotiation of deals and litigation of construction-related disputes involving businesses and professionals. Owners, contractors, designers and suppliers look to Ms. Colon to draft construction contracts across various project delivery systems. In particular, she has in-depth knowledge of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and ConsensusDocs contract forms. Her experience with claims, litigation and arbitration includes matters involving liens, defects, contract disputes and disaster recovery. Ms. Colon has significant trial experience taking cases to verdict in state and federal courts as well as arbitrations resulting in awards for clients.
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
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Date + Time
- event
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- schedule
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
I. Introduction
II. A141-2024 (Traditional Design-Build)
III. A141PDB-2024 (Progressive Design-Build)
IV. Other significant revisions/updates to AIA Contract Documents
V. Key takeaways
The panel will review these and other important considerations:
- What significant changes have been made to the traditional design-build documents? Why?
- Why was a progressive design-build form created? Under what circumstances should it be used?
- What other recent changes/developments to AIA Contract Documents should counsel be aware of?
