The RAIC has released a new version of Document Six, Canadian Standard Form of Contract for Architectural Services, together with a new guide for its use. The previous 2006 edition of Document Six is now obsolete. The AIBC was consulted during the development of this new contract, and AIBC Past President Pierre Gallant Architect AIBC, FRAIC, is a member of the RAIC committee which drafted the revised contract. Improvements include better definition of roles and responsibilities and a more balanced allocation of risk and responsibility between client and architect.
The RAIC Document Six is the preferred client-architect agreement when the architect is retaining consultants. AIBC Standard Form of Contract 6C between Client and Consultant is for use on projects with separately engaged consultants.
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