Architects are required by IABC By-Laws 28.0 and 28.1 to ensure that a written agreement is in place for a client prior to the commencement of work. This architectural services contract must be a standard contract approved by the AIBC Council or be based on and generally in accordance with a standard contract for services, responsibilities and general conditions. For more information www.canadianarchitect.com/features/raic-releases-new-document-six/, please contact Maura Gatensby Architect AIBC, a practical consultant practiceadvice@aibc.ca or 604.305.2699. The cover, table of contents, contract form, definitions and terms and conditions are available in PDF format with the completed form fields. The agreement part of the PDF form is also provided in the form of an MS Word document. However, users are advised NOT to change the text of the contract form. The version of MS Word is provided so that users can extend the form fields according to their needs. CIA document six is the preferred agreement of the builder if the architect retains the services of the consultant. The standard AIBC form of the 6C contract between the client and the consultant is intended to be used in projects with separately commissioned consultants. For more information about standard form contracts, see Regulatory Review Terms of Engagement 101: Types of Standard Form Contracts www.raic.org/raic/canadian-standard-form-contract-architectural-services-%E2%80%93-document-six-2017-edition You can contact RAIC at any time if you have any questions about using standard contacts. The AIBC Council approved eight model contracts listed below. For practical advice on using model contracts, please contact Maura Gatensby Architect AIBC, Practice Advisor at practiceadvice@aibc.ca or 604.305.2699. The RAIC`s SIX document is the preferred client-architect agreement when the architect hires consultants.
The standard aiBC form of the 6C contract between the client and the consultant is suitable for projects with consultants hired separately. Further information can be found here: www.canadianarchitect.com/features/raic-releases-new-document-six/ Please note that the legal use of these contracts requires the purchase of authorization stickers for each contracting party. Authorization stickers can be purchased from aibc (purchase order) and RAIC (for RAIC contracts only). Failure to use registration stickers can be perpetual behavior and open an architect and company to other legal rights. Architects are required by THE IABC Statutes 28.0 and 28.1 to ensure that there is a written contract for a client before the start of the work. This architecture service contract must be a standard contract approved by the AIBC Board of Directors or based on a standard contract for services, responsibilities and terms and conditions. If changes are required to the contract form, definitions or terms of a TYPICAL ECI contract, this should be done using additional terms. The addition of additional conditions is an acceptable way to adapt the responsibilities of both parties to the specific conditions of the project. Additional conditions may be described.B. The cover, table of contents, contract form, definitions and terms and conditions are available in PDF format with form fields to be completed.
The agreement part of the PDF form is also provided as an MS Word document. However, users are advised NOT to change the text of the contract form. The version of MS Word is provided so that users can extend the form fields according to their needs. For more information about standard contracts, see Regulatory Review | Terms of Ordinance 101: Types of Model Contracts The AIBC Council has approved eight model contracts, which are listed below. Please note that the legal use of these contracts requires the purchase of authorization stickers for each party. Authorization stickers can be purchased from aibc (purchase order) and RAIC (for RAIC contracts only). Failure to use authorization stickers can constitute unprofessional behavior and open an architect and office to other legal claims. B, the need for a security or background check to work in certain facilities.
Additional terms should not be used to alter the core responsibilities of either party or to transfer risk to a party that cannot manage that risk. The full contract can be downloaded for free here: Download the full contract with Guide If changes to the contract form, definitions or terms and conditions of a RAIC standard contract form are required, this must be done using the additional terms. The addition of additional conditions is an acceptable way to adjust the responsibilities of both parties to reflect project-specific conditions. For example, additional conditions may describe the need for security checks or background checks to operate in certain facilities. Additional terms should not be used to alter the basic responsibilities of either party or to transfer risk to a party that cannot manage that risk. For assistance in ordering AIBC authorization stickers or CCDC ELECTRONIC documents and stickers, please email aibc@aibc.ca or call 604.683.8588. The most convenient way to amend the contract is to cross out the appropriate section and take a note that indicates the additional condition that replaces the crossed out section. Use of the contract requires the purchase of authorization seals, which can be purchased here: Order Authorization Seal AIC has published a new version of Document Six, Canadian Model Contract Form for Architectural Services, as well as a new guide on its use. The previous edition of Document Six of 2006 is now obsolete. The AIBC was consulted during the development of this new contract, and the former president of the AIBC, Pierre Gallant AIBC Architect, FRAIC, is a member of the IAR committee that drafted the revised contract. Improvements include better definition of roles and responsibilities, as well as a more balanced sharing of risks and responsibilities between the client and the architect.
AIBC authorization stickers and CCDC electronic documents and copyright stickers can be ordered from AIBC. Orders are accepted by mail, email, phone or in person. Remember: an authorization label is required for each party. Therefore, you need at least two per contract (with the exception of CCDC 9). . . .