A new online service where ABC members can search for and purchase more than 70 standard construction contracts and forms, is now open for business. ConsensusDOCS, the product of collaboration by a diverse group of 20 construction associations representing designers, owners, contractors, subcontractors and sureties, represents the first time that broad industry representation has had an equal voice in drafting construction contracts.
“We are excited to offer ConsensusDOCS as a great new service and benefit to all of our members,” said Kirk Pickerel, ABC President and CEO. “This is another example of a “best practice” offered by ABC to help our members increase their efficiency and bottom line.”
ConsensusDOCS is unique because each document was drafted to reflect the project’s best interests, rather than a single-party interest. These cutting-edge contracts and forms address all project delivery methods from design-bid-build through a new innovative collaborative agreement, as well as emerging issues such as electronic communications and building information modeling.
ABC members are eligible for discounted rates on the ConsensusDOCS contracts and forms. To access the ConsensusDOCS website, go to www.abc.org/DOCS