• Members
• History
• James Kling Fellowship Award

• Drawings & Specifications
• Bidding
• Contracts
• Temporary Services
• Bonds, Insurance, & Liability
• Safety Responsibilities
• Release of Liens
• Procurements & Supplements
• Miscellaneous
• Project Collaboration - Best Practices

History

Chartered in 1965, the AIA-MBA Joint Committee provides a unique forum for Architects, General Contractors and Owners to meet and discuss existing conditions of the construction industry.

The original charge of the Joint Committee was to create a set of guidelines to reflect the best practices for the region's construction industry. In 1967, the Joint Committee published the Yellow Book of Recommended Construction Practices. This resource was referred to as the "Yellow Book" due to the color of its cover. In 2010, the Joint Committee renamed this resource to: The AIA-MBA Joint Committee Best Practices Guide.

As the construction industry evolves, so does The Best Practices Guide to assure the construction industry benefits from a current and respected set of impartial recommendations.