Study Resources
Plain-language breakdowns of AIA contracts, exam concepts, and project delivery — written specifically for the ARE 5.0.
AIA Contract Series
AIA Contracts
AIA contract comparison tool for ARE 5.0
Interactive tool — compare delivery methods, see who signs what, explore risk allocation, contract timelines, and test yourself with flashcards.
Interactive Tool
“What would happen if…” scenario simulator
12 real-world construction situations — pick a scenario and walk through which contract applies, who is responsible, and what happens next.
Interactive Tool
AIA contract family tree for ARE 5.0
Visual map of every AIA contract — click any document to highlight its connections, filter by division, and see key details instantly.
AIA Contracts
AIA contracts cheat sheet for ARE 5.0
Quick-reference guide to every AIA contract tested on the ARE — parties, purpose, basis of payment, and which divisions each document appears on.
AIA Contracts
AIA A201 explained for ARE 5.0
The General Conditions — who has authority, how changes work, and how disputes are resolved. Covers Articles 1–15.
AIA Contracts
AIA B101 explained for ARE 5.0
The Owner-Architect Agreement — five phases of basic services, instruments of service, standard of care, and compensation.
AIA Contracts
AIA A101 explained for ARE 5.0
The Owner-Contractor Agreement — contract sum, payment schedule, liquidated damages, and how it works with A201.
AIA Contracts
AIA C401 explained for ARE 5.0
The Architect-Consultant Agreement — flow-down provisions, scope, compensation, instruments of service, and insurance.
AIA Contracts
AIA G701 explained for ARE 5.0
The Change Order form — when it’s used, who must sign, and how it differs from a Construction Change Directive.
AIA Contracts
AIA G702/G703 explained for ARE 5.0
The Application for Payment forms — how the contractor requests payment, how the architect certifies it, and what retainage means.
AIA Contracts
AIA A133 explained for ARE 5.0
The Owner-Contractor GMP Agreement — how CM at-risk works, how the guaranteed maximum price is set, and how savings and overruns are handled.
AIA Contracts
AIA A701 explained for ARE 5.0
The Instructions to Bidders — how the bidding process works, the architect’s role, addenda, and the difference between bidding documents and contract documents.
AIA Contracts
AIA G704 explained for ARE 5.0
The Certificate of Substantial Completion — what it triggers, who signs it, and how it differs from final completion.
AIA Contracts
AIA G709 explained for ARE 5.0
The Proposal Request form — how it fits into the change process, when to use it, and how it differs from a Change Order or CCD.
AIA Contracts
AIA A141 explained for ARE 5.0
The Owner-Design Builder Agreement — how design-build delivery works, the architect’s role, single point of responsibility, and owner trade-offs.
AIA Contracts
AIA A195 explained for ARE 5.0
The Owner-Contractor IPD Agreement — how Integrated Project Delivery works, shared risk and reward, multi-party agreements, and early contractor involvement.
AIA Contracts
AIA A295 explained for ARE 5.0
The General Conditions for IPD — how A295 governs IPD projects, the PMT and PIT governance structure, shared risk, and how it differs from A201.
AIA Contracts
AIA B143 explained for ARE 5.0
The Design-Builder-Architect Agreement — how the architect’s role changes in design-build, flow-down obligations, and how B143 compares to B101 and C401.
AIA Contracts
AIA B195 explained for ARE 5.0
The Owner-Architect IPD Agreement — how B195 differs from B101, the architect’s role in the PMT, outcome-based compensation, and the seven IPD phases.