AIA Numbering System - Architecture Dictionary

AIA Numbering System

The AIA numbering system organizes AIA documents alphanumerically by series, based on document use or purpose, and by family, based on project type or delivery method.

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Series (AIA Document Series)
A
1
2
3
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A
Agreements between the Owner and the Contractor.
B
Agreements between the Owner and the Architect.
C
Other Agreements
D
Miscellaneous
E
Exhibits
F
Reserved For Future Use
G
Forms for Contract Adminstration and Project Management
Type (AIA Document Type)
A
1
2
3
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2
0
2
1
1
Prime Agreements
2
Conditions/Scopes of the Agreements
3
Bonds/Qualifications
4
Sub-Agreements
5
Guides
6
Reserved For Future Use
7
Bid/Construction
8
Forms Specific to the Architect
Project Delivery Method/Family
A
1
2
3
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2
0
2
1
0
Conventional Delivery
1
Conventional Delivery
2
Conventional Delivery
3
Construction Manager as Adviser (CMa) or Constructor (CMc)
4
Design-Build
5
Interiors
6
International
7
Program Management
8
Reserved For Future Use
8
Integrated Project Delivery
Sequence (Document Sequence Number)
A
1
2
3
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0
2
1
The sequence is a single digit from 1-9, and is used to identify similar documents.