ANNOUNCEMENT
Digital copies of the new 2020 editions of the RIBA Professional Services Contracts, that align with the revised RIBA Plan of Work, are now available through RIBA Contracts Digital. Paper copies of the new contracts will be available through RIBA Books from mid-August.
Further details on each of the new RIBA Professional Services Contracts can be found below together with details on the changes that have been made.
The RIBA Professional Services Contracts and RIBA Building Contracts have been specifically produced to give you confidence in your contractual agreements and to provide clear, concise information that architects, clients and contractors can trust.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see a pricing matrix for both digital and paper contracts. RIBA Chartered Members and RIBA Chartered Practices receive a 50% discount on all digital RIBA Contracts purchased.
Can be used on all domestic (non-commercial) projects, including renovations extensions, maintenance and new buildings
Designed to be a simple, clear and easy to understand contract between client and contractor. Can be used on all types of simple commercial building work
Suitable for architects and consultants undertaking projects that use a traditional form of procurement
An appointment contract for architectural services for domestic projects of any value
For the appointment of an architect or consultant where the architect/consultant undertakes a commission for architectural services for simple, non-complex, commercial projects of any value
Suitable for an architect or consultant appointing a sub-consultant to carry out part of the architectural or consultancy services
For the appointment of a principal designer under the CDM Regulations 2015 and is suitable for commissions on any form of procurement for simple, non-complex, commercial projects of any value
| Contract | Paper price* | Digital price** | |
| RIBA members and non-members | Non-RIBA Chartered Members | RIBA Chartered Members and RIBA Chartered Practices*** (50% discount) | |
| RIBA Professional Services Contracts | |||
| Standard Professional Services Contract | £40 + VAT | £50 + VAT | £25 + VAT |
| Concise Professional Services Contract | £30 + VAT | £40 + VAT | £20 + VAT |
| Domestic Professional Services Contract | £25 + VAT | £35 + VAT | £17.50 + VAT |
| Principal Designer Professional Services Contract | £25 + VAT | £35 + VAT | £17.50 + VAT |
| Sub-consultant Professional Services Contract | £25 + VAT | £35 + VAT | £17.50 + VAT |
| RIBA Building Contracts | |||
| Concise Building Contract | £30 + VAT | £40 + VAT | £20 + VAT |
| Domestic Building Contract | £25 + VAT | £35 + VAT | £17.50 + VAT |
* It is legally advisable that both parties to the contract each have an original signed version. Therefore, you should purchase two copies of the paper contract, so that both the client and the architect/consultant have an original signed copy.
** Digital RIBA Contracts allows the user to print multiple copies of the contract for a single price. Therefore, you only need to purchase one digital contract but can print two copies, so that both the client and the architect/consultant have an original signed copy.
*** RIBA Chartered Members and RIBA Chartered Practices receive a 50% discount on all digital RIBA Contracts purchased.
Designed specifically to be simple, comprehensive and effective
For architects, contractors, consultants, commercial businesses and clients
Available in both digital and print formats, the new RIBA Building Contracts are our most accessible
Alter, manage and view your contracts online before printing the final contract
