Owner / Architect · ALA Contract Documents
Owner/Architect Agreement (Lump Sum)
The fixed-fee owner/architect agreement: a single stipulated sum for defined services, with phase breakdowns, a payment schedule, and additional-services triggers that keep scope creep billable.
| 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
- Commissions with well-defined scope and fee
- Clients who want one number up front
- Firms tired of explaining industry boilerplate to homeowners and developers
Frequently asked
How is this different from other industry-standard forms?
Unlike forms written for the whole construction industry, the Owner/Architect 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.