AIA Contract Documents are the most widely used standard form contracts in the building industry. Learn the basics of design and construction contract law and administration.Understand more about key legal issues for new york architects. 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. Is there an existing contract for this Architect? Please circle YES or NO. If YES, do not complete the remainder of this form. You can start with a small contract. Project: Work at the Site carried out pursuant to one or more sets of Contract Documents.