The American Institute of Architects Introduces AIA Contract Documents on Demand

The eShop allows customers to purchase AIA Contract Documents online and print them for immediate use

For Immediate Release

Washington, D.C., March 15, 2007 — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) introduces the release of the AIA Documents on Demand eShop. The AIA Documents on Demand eShop is a Web site that provides customers 24/7 access to the most popular AIA Contract Documents. The eShop, built and hosted for the AIA by Denver-based IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), allows customers to purchase individual documents and then print them immediately.

“Following on the heels of the recent upgrade of the AIA Contract Documents software, this new offering provides an alternative to the delivery methods currently available,” said James A. Gatsch, FAIA, General Manager of AIA Contract Documents. “We are continually striving to address the needs of our customers and now our product portfolio includes this flexible web-based option. We believe the need to quickly access our industry standard contract documents by firms practicing in the increasingly fast-paced design and construction industry will be well served by the Documents on Demand eShop.”

At the eShop, customers will be asked to provide limited project-specific information. They will then be able to print the documents and complete them as they would any paper document purchased from an AIA document distributor. The only tools needed are an Internet Browser (the AIA Web site supports Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox) and a printer. Mac users may access the documents using a current version of Mozilla Firefox.

To purchase AIA Contract Documents from the Documents on Demand eShop: http://aiadocsondemand.ihs.com.

The following AIA contract documents will be available on-demand:

• A101-1997, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum
• A201-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
• G701-2001, Change Order Instructions
• G701/CMa-1992, Change Order, Construction Manager-Adviser
• G702-1992, Application and Certificate for Payment
• G702/CMa-1992, Application and Certificate for Payment, Construction Manager-Adviser
• G703-1992, Continuation Sheet
• G704-2000, Certificate of Substantial Completion
• G706-1994, Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims
• G706A-1994, Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens

About AIA Contract Documents
For more than 117 years, AIA Contract Documents have provided the basis for nationwide consistency in contractual relationships in the design and construction process. Today, the AIA produces more than 100 standard forms and agreements –available in paper, software, and now online – that are the most widely used contract documents in the construction industry.

About The American Institute of Architects
For almost 150 years, members of The American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. AIA members have access to the right people, knowledge, and tools to create better design, and through such resources and access, they help clients and communities make their visions real. www.aia.org

About IHS Inc. (www.ihs.com)
IHS (NYSE: IHS) is one of the leading global providers of critical technical information, decision-support tools and related services to customers in a number of industries including energy, defense, aerospace, construction, electronics, and automotive through two operating segments, Engineering and Energy. We serve customers ranging from governments and large multinational corporations to smaller companies and technical professionals in more than 100 countries. Our customers rely on our offerings to facilitate decision making, support key processes and improve productivity. We have been in business for more than 45 years and employ more than 2,300 people around the world.