General Conditions · ALA Contract Documents
General Conditions of the Construction Contract (Cost Plus Fee with GMP)
General conditions matched to the cost-plus-with-GMP delivery method, including cost accounting, audit rights, and how the guaranteed maximum interacts with changes and savings.
| 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
- Projects under the ALA Cost Plus with GMP agreement
- Owners exercising open-book audit rights
- Architects administering GMP-capped construction
Frequently asked
Do I need this document separately?
Yes. The agreement sets the deal terms; the General Conditions govern day-to-day administration. They are drafted as a matched pair for GMP work.
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.