Owner / Contractor · ALA Contract Documents
Owner/Contractor Agreement (Cost Plus Fee)
The open-book construction agreement: contractor is reimbursed actual cost plus an agreed fee, with clear definitions of reimbursable versus non-reimbursable costs so the monthly application is never a debate.
| 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
- Fast-track or evolving-scope construction
- Renovation work where unknowns make fixed pricing unfair
- Owner-contractor relationships built on transparency
Frequently asked
How is this different from other industry-standard forms?
Unlike forms written for the whole construction industry, the Owner/Contractor 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.