Fair and Balanced Construction Contracts

Our contracts are developed through consensus by 40+ leading industry associations representing all construction stakeholders—owners, contractors, subcontractors, designers, and sureties. This collaborative approach ensures balanced risk allocation rather than favoring any single party.

By providing clearer language and balanced risk allocation, our contracts reduce the need for costly contingencies that contractors typically build into their bids to protect against unfair contract terms. Better communication provisions also minimize disputes and change orders.

Absolutely. Our contracts are designed for easy customization using Microsoft Word. You can create "Favorites" from modified contracts for similar future projects, and our collaboration tools make it simple to work with your project team during customization.

Unlike traditional documents that often create adversarial relationships, our contracts emphasize direct communication between parties, active owner involvement, and balanced indemnification provisions. They're written by all industry stakeholders rather than just one profession's perspective.

Check out this article to learn more about the differences between ConsensusDocs and AIA.