AIA/AGC Recommended Practices
The following are Recommended Practices of the Houston Chapters of the American Institute of Architects and the Associated General Contractors of America.
June 2008 Issue
These recommendations have been developed and are maintained by the AIA/AGC Joint Committee composed of
members of the Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Houston Chapter of the Associated
General Contractors (AGC). The recommendations represent industry experience over the past fifty years of its previous
and current members and have been ratified by the governing bodies of each organization.
The June, 2008 Issue addsone revised document as identified by asterisks in the Table of Contents and the dates of the documents. The Recommended Practices are organized to reflect the typical project delivery flow from early planning
stages, selection of construction delivery methods, cost estimating, construction cost proposals through construction
completion.
It is the goal of the AIA/AGC Joint Committee that these documents serve as a guide and reference for architects,
contractors, owners, and other industry partners in the planning, designing, and construction process. They are not
intended to serve as the sole source of information for the undertaking of any project. Final documentation used in any
design or construction project has important legal consequences and the Committee recommends consultation with an
attorney experienced in construction law to be consulted.
