Time is valuable; why AIA? There are two AIA groups that I make time for because I find them to be not only an engaging use of my time but also something where input from practicing professionals is incredibly important. The first is the national AIA Documents Committee (the group responsible for drafting and maintaining the AIA suite of contract documents). To say the AIA documents are industry standard is an understatement, and maintaining those documents is no small task. The committee is made up of 35 men and women serving 10-year appointed terms, and we work year-round to review and update existing documents and publish new documents in response to industry needs. These documents give our industry a reliable baseline for contract negotiations and project documentation not only for AIA member architects but for the entire industry. They are vetted by practicing professionals, court-tested and overall reflections of AEC industry standards. Even clients and large firms with their own manuscript agreements rely on the AIA documents as a reference for model language that transcends disciplinary bias. I continue to be impressed by the dedication and professionalism of my fellow committee members as we work to maintain the legacy of the AIA Contract Documents, and I am grateful for the opportunity MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Courtney Haddick 5
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