Consulting Engineer Contract Documents
Consulting Engineer Contract Documents
(OP)
I'm in the process of starting a consulting business (just me with my wife helping out with the administrative stuff) and was wondering what others used for contract documents. ASCE and ACEC have template documents but they seem pretty expensive. Any advise?





RE: Consulting Engineer Contract Documents
Are you going to work mostly with Architects as a sub? If so, they may make you sign their AIA agreement anyway.
RE: Consulting Engineer Contract Documents
David
RE: Consulting Engineer Contract Documents
Don Phillips
http://worthingtonengineering.com
RE: Consulting Engineer Contract Documents
1. I don't have any of the template documents but would purchase and modify them as necessary.
2. While I do have a good friend who is an architect and will do some light commercial with him, I intend to restrict my exposure to architects, God bless 'em, and concentrate on public works projects.
Other questions:
I understand that there are occasions where you "exchange" contracts - say between yourself as a consultant and an owner or governmental agency. Is this correct?
I've a friend who uses XL and have noted them as being very helpful. How much does the professional liability insurance company assist in the preparation of contract documents?
Thanks again.
-Jack
RE: Consulting Engineer Contract Documents
I have not used XL contract review service but I understand they point out areas of concern so you can negotiate with your client for a more favorable contract.
Don Phillips
http://worthingtonengineering.com