State attorneys-general move radic...

State attorneys-general move radical changes in design agreements Propos contract between proprietor and A/E would restore "supervision function" to A/E, tighten liability outlook for budget controls

So-called "standard" contract documents for use in designing and constructing buildings and other facilities have been in existence for any 100 years, starting with those published through the American Institute of Architects, and within the past 30 years through the engineering societies.

The professional society documents have arrive under increasing criticism in