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 document, delivered by email after checkout |
| Price | $75 · free for ALA members |
| Drafted by | Husch Blackwell construction-law attorneys for the Association of Licensed Architects |
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.
Part of the ALA contract library : attorney-drafted agreements in clear language, written for the way architects actually work. Four contracts cost more than a year of ALA membership, which includes every document free.