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NASBP has published articles about the new, revised ConsensusDocs bond forms here:
NASBP Pipeline newsletter 
NASBP Surety Bond Quarterly magazine

New ConsensusDocs Publication Quotes NASBP CEO
NASBP CEO Mark McCallum is quoted (page 9) in the ConsensusDocs publication, "Standardized Contracts: Streamlining Projects in Today's Fast-Paced Construction Market." To download this publication, complete the form below.

ConsensusDocs Offers Surety Professionals Numerous Resources  

ConsensusDocs offers surety professionals a variety of free resources to help them conduct business, including detailed information on their construction clients' project delivery options as well as sample construction contracts. Below is a list of some of these resources available at the ConsensusDocs web site.

Articles  – a variety of topics are covered including IPD, BIM, green building, federal subcontracting and much more, with new additions on a regular basis

Comparison Chart – ConsensusDocs/ American Institute of Architects /Associated General Contractors, helps you convert from AGC or AIA documents to ensure you get the proper ConsensusDocs document

ConsensusDocs Guidebook – assists you with completing contract documents and helps with issue-spotting

Contracts Catalog – helps you determine the proper contract documents for your project

Copyright Licenses – provides you with free use of ConsensusDocs for educational purposes

10 Reasons/Owners Brochure  – helps you inform construction project owners why their project needs ConsensusDocs

Guidelines for a Successful Construction Project – best practices for bidding, preconstruction, and project execution

Press Releases – so you know the latest news from ConsensusDocs

Visit the ConsensusDocs website to download these free resources and more.

Free Sample ConsensusDocs Contract

To view samples of ConsensusDocs contract for your internal review purposes, please Register on the ConsensusDocs site. Then go to the Contract Catalog webpage to find the contract you would like to view a pdf sample. Click on “SAMPLE” under the document name and number to view the sample. Please note that ConsensusDocs are copyrighted documents. Any use of the contracts, other than for your internal review purposes, must come from a valid subscription purchase on the Pricing page. Without purchasing, users can view 3 additional sample documents. If you need additional samples, fill out the ConsensusDocs Sample Request form that is at www.consensusdocs.org. 


NASBP membership can save 20% on ConsensusDocs document subscription packages 

Because NASBP is an endorsing member of ConsensusDocs, the NASBP membership receives 20% off of their purchase of ConsensusDocs subscription packages from ConsensusDocs http://consensusdocs.org/ when they provide the following discount code when prompted during purchase, Promotion Code: 7VU89T9P. For more information, visit http://consensusdocs.org/.

ConsensusDocs Includes 11 Bond Forms 
    
ConsensusDocs includes 11 bond forms, of which NASBP has obtained free access through special agreement with AGC. NASBP members, affiliates, and associates that want to access these free forms can go to the SuretyLearn ConsensusDocs webpage. Access requires a NASBP login and agreement to the License. The titles of the bond forms are as follows. To download any of the following 11 bond forms, visit this page to review and agree to the terms and conditions.        

1. ConsensusDocs 260: Performance Bond Form (coordinated with agreements between contractor and owner)
2. ConsensusDocs 261: Payment Bond Form (coordinated with agreements between contractor and owner)
3. ConsensusDocs 262: Bid Bond
4. ConsensusDocs 263: Warranty Bond (coordinated for the agreements between contractor and owner)
5. ConsensusDocs 470: Design-Build Performance Bond (Surety Liable for Design Costs)
6. ConsensusDocs 471: Design-Build Performance Bond (Surety Not Liable for Design Costs)
7. ConsensusDocs 472: Design-Build Payment Bond (Surety Liable for Design Costs)
8. ConsensusDocs 473: Design-Build Payment Bond (Surety Not Liable for Design Costs)
9. ConsensusDocs 706: Subcontract Performance Bond
10. ConsensusDocs 707: Subcontract Payment Bond
11. ConsensusDocs 760: Subcontract Bid Bond

For more information, contact Kathy Hoffman at khoffman@nasbp.org.