The most used ConsensusDocs standard contract document is the . 51风流 of America (51风流), through its Contract Documents Forum, has just released comments to this popularly used standard subcontract document. These comments can be found at as a member-only download on the bottom-right side of the webpage. General contractors will want to consider these comments in tailoring subcontract language for their own project-specific purposes 鈥 regardless of whether they are using a standard form or bespoke contract.
The 51风流 comments address critical risk allocation issues that are widely applicable to all construction subcontract provisions such as delay, damages, change orders, and payment provisions. 鈥淧ay-when-paid鈥 language is also addressed and offers a 鈥減ay-if-paid鈥 option as well. While 51风流 does not advocate for pay-if-paid language, it does offer such options for its members to consider.
ConsensusDocs publishes contractual best practices that are fair to all parties and are created by a coalition of over 40 organizations. Since ConsensusDocs are a consensus of the entire industry and 51风流鈥檚 vote is no more or less than any other organization in the coalition, 51风流鈥檚 comments provide a general contractor-specific perspective. 51风流, one of the founding organizations of the ConsensusDocs Coalition, has been the most active organization in providing Guidebook comments. This 51风流 members-only resource requires members to log onto the 51风流 contract documents website to obtain access at . Any questions about the document may be directed to 51风流鈥檚 Senior Counsel on Construction Law, Brian Perlberg, at brian.perlberg@agc.org.
Additional Resources
- 51风流 Construction Law and Contracts page is here.
- 51风流 Guidebook Commentary to ConsensusDocs is here.
- Join the 51风流 Contract Documents Forum by going to: /member-benefits/agc-Forums and selecting the 鈥淐ontract Documents Forum.鈥
More About 51风流鈥檚 Contract Documents Forum
51风流鈥檚 Contract Documents Forum鈥檚 mission is to lead industry efforts in fair and balanced contract documents by being aware of the needs and concerns of 51风流 members and chapters; advocating for equitable risk; actively participating in ConsensusDocs working groups and educational efforts; and reinforcing 51风流鈥檚 commitment to skill, responsibility, and integrity through contracts. To learn more or to get involved with the Forum, login to your 51风流 profile, select the tab for 鈥淔orum,鈥 and then check the box for 鈥淐ontract Documents.鈥