A contract is, at its most basic, communication between the owner and the architect. We'll be focusing on the owner architect agreement and we'll refer to some other documents that may be helpful as resources as you complete those forms.A legally binding document that fully and clearly defines the project and obligations of both parties and marks the official beginning of a project. Several organizations produce forms of Owner-Contractor agreements. The City of New York has issued a new Standard Construction Contract. The new Contract, which is incorporated in this bid, is different from the 2013. All policies shall be written with insurance companies licensed to do business in.