Architect / Consultant · ALA Contract Documents
Architect/Consultant Agreement (Lump Sum)
The agreement between architect and consultant for a fixed fee: scope, deliverables, schedule, insurance, and the flow-down of obligations from your owner agreement, so your consultants carry their share of the risk.
| Format | Editable Microsoft Word (.doc) file, ready to download as soon as your payment goes through |
| Price | $75 · free for Professional, Senior Professional, and Emeritus members |
| Drafted by | Husch Blackwell construction-law attorneys for the Association of Licensed Architects |
Checkout runs on the ALA member site. New buyers enter an email address to start, no membership needed. After you pay by card, your Word file downloads right away and the link is emailed to you too. Professional, Senior Professional, and Emeritus members log in and download free.
Who this document is for
- Architects engaging any consultant at a fixed fee
- Firms that need obligations to flow down from the prime agreement
- Consultant relationships that deserve clearer terms than an email
Frequently asked
How is this different from other industry-standard forms?
Unlike forms written for the whole construction industry, the Architect/Consultant Agreement is drafted specifically from the architect’s perspective, in plain language your clients can read without their own attorney translating every clause.
Can I edit it for my project?
Yes. It arrives as an editable Microsoft Word file, so you can adapt names, scope, fees, and project-specific terms while keeping the attorney-drafted structure intact.