Who Are the Owner’s “Separate Contractors”?

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["strong"],["i"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"September 14, 2022"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In 2017, the AIA Contract\nDocuments program introduced the defined term of \u201cSeparate Contractor\u201d in the\nA201-2017 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. Previously, although\nthe concept was embedded within the A201, it was not specifically defined or capitalized.\nLet\u2019s explore this new term."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Terms that are\ncapitalized in the AIA\u2019s document library include those that are (1) specifically\ndefined, (2) the titles of numbered articles, or (3) the titles of other\ndocuments published by the American Institute of Architects. Here, the term Separate\nContractors is specifically defined, which is why it is capitalized."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Technically, the term\nSeparate Contractors is defined as \u201cother contractors retained by the Owner\nunder separate agreements.\u201d The A201\u2019s structure allows the Owner to perform\nconstruction or operations related to the project, either with the Owner\u2019s own\nforces, or with Separate Contractors. In this way, the Owner can divide the\nproject by phases, portions, or in some other manner, and then retain different\ncontractors to perform different scopes of work. While this format can get\ncomplicated, the A201 requires all these entities to coordinate their work and\ncooperate on the project site."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The contractor is\nrequired to provide the Owner and the Separate Contractors a reasonably\nopportunity for introduction and storage of their materials and equipment at\nthe project. In this manner, it is important for the contractor, the Owner, and\nthe Owner\u2019s Separate Contractors to communicate and coordinate their respective\nactivities to ensure a successful and timely project delivery."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0,1],2,"AIA Contract Documents has provided this\narticle for general informational purposes only. The information provided is\nnot legal opinion or legal advice and does not create an attorney-client\nrelationship of any kind. This article is also not intended to provide guidance\nas to how project parties should interpret their specific contracts or resolve\ncontract disputes, as those decisions will need to be made in consultation with\nlegal counsel, insurance counsel, and other professionals, and based upon a\nmultitude of factors. "]]]]}