Agreement Between Owner and Design Professional (Where Owner Hires or Acts as its own CM) - 840

This standard architectural or engineering agreement provides a standard form contract when an Owner is represented by a Construction Manager (CM) and hires a Design Professional (architect or engineer) record for a construction project. The CM continues to represent the Owner as its authorized agent through the design and construction process including in contract administration. This agreement provides industry best contract practices regarding a Design Professional’s standard of care, responsibilities to produce construction contract documents sufficient to bid and build the project, and intellectual property rights.