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DBIA Contract Documents FAQ

In what format are DBIA's design-build contract documents available?

Microsoft Word: This version is downloadable and can be edited as needed; please note copyright:

Your files are available to view and download for one year from the date of purchase and, in accordance with the DBIA License Agreement, you acknowledge that DBIA Construction Documents are protected by the copyright laws of the United States and you have a limited nonexclusive license to: (a) Use DBIA Contract Documents on any number of machines owned, leased or rented by your company or organization; (b) Use DBIA Contract Documents in printed form for bona fide contract purposes; and (c) Copy DBIA Contract Documents into any machine readable or printed form for backup or modification purposes in support of your permitted use.

Do you offer sample versions of DBIA's design-build contract documents?

No.  DBIA does not offer reviewable contracts.

Are DBIA contracts returnable? 

Electronic and downloadable products are not returnable. This includes all downloadable contracts, forms and CDs. We can exchange the contracts for one that better fits your project but

How will I receive the DBIA design-build contract documents once I purchase them?

Microsoft Word downloadable documents are accessible through the DBIA online bookstore

Your files are available to view and download for one year from the date of purchase and, in accordance with the DBIA License Agreement, you acknowledge that DBIA Construction Documents are protected by the copyright laws of the United States and you have a limited nonexclusive license to: (a) Use DBIA Contract Documents on any number of machines owned, leased or rented by your company or organization; (b) Use DBIA Contract Documents in printed form for bona fide  and (c) Copy DBIA Contract Documents into any machine readable or printed form for backup or modification purposes in support of your permitted use.

 

The 2010 Edition of the DBIA Contracts and Exhibits is available

DBIA Contract Documents have proven their worth over the years and are known as a fair basis for successful projects.  In 2010, DBIA’s team of legal experts completed a significant revision to the full set of DBIA Contract Documents and Exhibits, with updates that reflect today’s concerns about electronic data handling, insurance and bonding, schedule changes and many other issues. Exhibits pertaining to BIM and sustainable project goals have been revised and insurance exhibits are now expanded to cover the entire design-build team.

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