Contracts & Construction Law

Contracts Software

ConsensusDOCS covers all your construction contracting needs with over 70 industry–tested contracts and forms. ConsensusDOCS jointly drafts its contracts with Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors and Surety professionals. This results in extensive and exclusive participation from leading industry associations. That is why ConsensusDOCS contracts are the most balanced and widely endorsed contracts in the industry.

ConsensusDOCS contract documents series include:

  • General Contracting (200 Series)
  • Collaborative Documents (300 Series)
  • Design-Build (400 Series)
  • Construction Management at Risk (500 Series)
  • Subcontracting (700 Series)
  • Program Management (800 Series)

What is DocuBuilder®?

DocuBuilder® allows you to easily create, amend and customize over 70 ConsensusDOCS contract documents. Save time and expenses with DocuBuilderŪ's advanced features.

This is the only method to access the ConsensusDOCS contract documents. All you have to do is download the free DocuBuilder software and you'll have access to over 70 standardized documents at your fingertips anytime. Install DocuBuilder® on your LAN and share documents via email, too. There are two methods to get the DocuBuilder software; Annual Subscription and Meter Mode.

How does it work?

DocuBuilder offers annual subscriptions to allow you to use, edit, and update the ConsensusDOCS to fit your needs. Subscriptions are offered in a number of different areas, from strictly short forms to the complete package of our documents. Purchase the contracts vended through DocuBuilder® software and follow the directions to download it.

What is Meter Mode?

Generally, users choose annual subscriptions. However, if you only want access to a few documents, or your needs are so varied that you want to test drive the product, try Meter Mode. Instead of an annual subscription to DocuBuilder®, you may deposit $200 to create an online account and view the entire text of the documents at no charge. Access, edit, and share any document, and only pay when you print final documents. Final outputs will charge your account in the amount established on the Meter Value Chart for that document. For example, an agreement typically costs $35 and an administrative form costs $5.

Annual Subscription v. Meter Mode Accounts

Annual Subscription

Advantages:

  • Unlimited use of documents within the subscription group are available to you for one year

Disadvantages:

  • Only the documents within your subscription group are available to you

Meter Mode

Advantages:

  • After paying the minimum deposit, your account is debited only for those documents you print or convert to PDF files. View and print draft copies of all documents at no charge
  • All documents are available for viewing as long as there is money in the meter account
  • Currently there is no time limit on the meter
  • A metered account can be combined with a subscription for access to documents needed only infrequently
  • A metered account can be replenished at any time

Disadvantages:

  • The specified document cost is deducted from the account each time a document is printed or converted to PDF, even if it is for the same project
  • Watermarks prevent draft copies from being used as final documents
  • If your meter is running low, you may not be able to print a document without replenishment

DocuBuilder® Technical Requirements

Select one below to review current DocuBuilder® technical requirement:

Online DocuBuilder Support:
Here is specific contact information should you have questions about:

Downloading, Technical Issues, Upgrading DocuBuilder or State Law Matrix software
(800) 282–1423

Your credit card purchase of DocuBuilder software from the AGC of America Web site
800–242–1767

Registering with the AGC of America Web site
703–837–5341 or 703–548–3118

The content of AGC of America publications other than DocuBuilder or State Law Matrix
800–242–1767

The content only of AGC standard form contract documents
703–837–5376 or 703–548–3118

The content only of the State Law Matrix
800–708–0548

Returns
1–800–242–1767 or 703–837–5425

DocuBuilder User Manual:

The DocuBuilder Software User Manual is available in electronic format by clicking here as a pdf for you to download. Also, when working within the DocuBuilder software, you can use the "Find" feature in the edit menu. It offers you a quick way to "thumb through" the manual electronically and find information by a single word–search.

System Recommendations:

  • 32–bit Windows environment on Intel–based personal computer with 400MHz or better processor
  • Windows 2000 or XP is strongly recommended
  • 256MB of RAM
  • 200MB of available disk space
  • 17" x 19" XGA monitor (1024 x 768 resolution and matching video card)
  • 32x CD–ROM reader (if you are not downloading the software)
  • 600DPI laser printer
  • Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher

Web Download Requirements:

To download DocuBuilder®, you'll need Windows 2000 or XP, and generally less than two to 10 minutes to download the 48.2 MB software via DSL, cable or T1 connection. AGC does not recommend that you try to download the application if you have dial–up service. If you do have dial–up access, please contact DocuBuilder® at 1–800–282–1423 or to request a CD for loading DocuBuilder® onto your hard drive. Ask to have the CD mailed to you and it will arrive in about three days.

In order to receive an Access Key, you will be asked to complete and return the order form and the applicable license agreement to DocuBuilder® by fax (1–800–393–7612) or e–mail .

Your Electronic Invoice ID Number:

Remember that you will need your Electronic Invoice ID (EID) to register and access your DocuBuilder® downloads. Go to the Help menu and choose "Register AGC DocuBuilder®...." If you've purchased DocuBuilder® online and have a valid EID, click the "Register Product Online" button, enter your EID, and click OK. Otherwise, call DB Support at 800–282–1423 or e–mail to provide the Access ID from the upper left corner of the Registration dialog. Support will then provide an Access key that will unlock DocuBuilder® and allow you to begin creating contracts.

Tutorial: (Once in the tutorial pages, press "enter" key or left–click (or use the scroll bar) to proceed through the slides):

The PowerPoint tutorial explains the dynamic features of the DocuBuilder® contract documents software and how it works, and lists all the documents in each available series. It describes the Subscriber and Meter Mode ordering options, and even guides you through how to use the graphic icons to operate the software, customize text and globally replace selected items, add notes and annotations, and print the documents. It includes samples of redlines, draft copies and clean copies to help you understand each phase of creating your customized contract document.

You'll also find an explanation of the AGC State Law Matrix, powered by DocuBuilder®, along with a sample page that shows you how the AGC State Law Matrix succinctly lays out and explains applicable construction laws in a jurisdiction.

Return Policy:

Any components of AGC DocuBuilder (this includes State Law Matrix) damaged during shipment to User will be replaced without charge upon return of the damaged components to AGC. If User in Subscription Mode is not satisfied with AGC DocuBuilder for any reason, AGC will refund the full annual license fee, less a 10 percent service charge, upon return in good condition of all components of AGC DocuBuilder within 30 days of the Subscription Date. In order to receive the refund, the User must call Technical Support and receive an Unsubscribe Access Key. The User must also send with the returned copy of AGC DocuBuilder a letter on the User's letterhead, explaining the reasons for the return and certifying that no copies of AGC DocuBuilder have been retained. This refund shall be User's exclusive remedy under this Agreement. All returns should be sent to the following address: AGC DocuBuilder/Return, Two Piedmont Center, Suite 300, 3565 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30305. No refunds will be permitted with respect to uses of AGC DocuBuilder under Meter Mode