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Contracts & Legalaka: AIA A201aka: general conditions

General Conditions (Contract)

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The standard rules that govern how an owner, contractor, and architect work together on a construction project.

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The general conditions of the contract are the standard contractual provisions that establish the basic rights, responsibilities, and relationships between the owner, contractor, and architect. AIA Document A201 is the most widely used set of general conditions in the United States. They cover topics including the architect's role, changes, payments, time, and dispute resolution.

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