Construction Industry Forms

Write your construction contracts for building and renovation projects with this sample short form agreement for the United Kingdom.

• The builder will furnish labour and materials and build the structure in a workmanlike manner, according to the approved plans.
• The builder will obtain appropriate liability insurance.
• Payment of the contract fee will be made in several instalments.
• If the work is not completed by the agreed completion date, the builder must pay to or allow the owner a rebate as liquidated damages. This does not apply if the delay is due to circumstances outside of the builder's control.
• Buy and download the UK Short Form Construction Contract, and you can use it over and over. You can also customise and edit it as you like.

Set out the terms and conditions for construction of a residential single-family dwelling with this Short Form Construction Contract for USA building contractors.

• The contractor will furnish labor and materials and build the structure according to the approved plans.
• The owner is responsible for arranging building permits, access to the work site, utilities hook-ups, and compliance with zoning requirements.
• The contract price will be paid in several installments.
• The owner must arrange financing and having the site prepared for construction (surveying, staking, excavation, etc).
• The contract template does not contain any State-specific references or language. Those can be easily added if required.
• Writing your project agreements is easy with the USA Short Form Construction Contract. Download the template now.
• Intended to be used only in the United States.

If you're using subtrades on a construction project, you should have each one sign this Subcontractor Addendum to Contract.

• The subcontractor accepts the terms of the primary contractor's Subcontract, subject to the contractor accepting the terms of the Addendum.
• In the event of discrepancies between the Addendum and the other contract documents, the Addendum will prevail.
• The subcontractor has the same rights against the contractor as the contractor has against the property owner.
• The contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits and providing all site facilities and utilities unless otherwise agreed in writing by the subcontractor.
• The subcontractor is entitled to reimbursement for extra costs if there is a change in the project schedule.
• This is a generic form (not country-specific), available in MS Word format.

UK contractors, retain a subcontractor to provide specific labour or materials for a construction project with this Subcontractor Agreement template.

• Provisions of the Agreement include:
  • scope of work and materials to be provided by the subcontractor;
  • agreed price and payment schedule;
  • payment for additional services;
  • indemnification of the contractor by the subcontractor.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the United Kingdom.

General contractors in the U.S. can use this template Subcontractor Agreement to hire subtrades to provide materials, labor and equipment for a construction project.

• The subcontractor is responsible for paying its own employees and other subcontractors it retains on the job, and for remitting taxes.
• The subcontractor must carry its own liability insurance and worker's compensation insurance.
• The subcontractor is responsible for the actions of its employees and subcontractors, and agrees to reimburse the prime contractor for all damage to the work site as a result of negligence or willful misconduct. The subcontractor also indemnifies the prime contractor against claims and damages.
• The subcontractor agrees to perform the work in accordance with industry standards, all applicable laws, building codes, and the builder's plans and specifications.
• The parties agree to submit disputes to binding arbitration in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules.
• Available in MS Word format. Fully editable and easy to use.
• Intended to be used only in the United States.

TX contractors, you are required by the Texas Property Code to provide this Contractor's ⁄ Lender's Initial Disclosure Statement to a property owner before beginning work on a residential construction project.

• The Disclosure Statement informs the property owner of their rights, responsibilities and risks in building or renovating a home.
• It also offers guidelines as to what the owner should do to protect him/herself.
• Buy the form once, download it, and use it as often as you require.

Make sure you comply with the law. Download your copy of the Texas Contractor's ⁄ Lender's Initial Disclosure Statement form.

The Texas Property Code requires contractors to provide property owners with this Contractor's Disbursement Disclosure for Residential Construction (Consumer Owned) before disbursing the funds.

• The disclosure statement lists the bills that have been paid for work performed on the project as well as the bills that have not yet been paid.
• This disclosure must be provided to the owner before each and every payment to the contractor out of the funds.
• This form is only for residential consumer-owned properties, not for commercial projects.
• Once you purchase the form, you can use it over and over again. Cheaper than pre-printed forms, save on printing costs.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Texas.

Texas contractors, make sure you comply with State laws by serving a home owner with this Contractor's List of Subcontractors and Suppliers before starting construction.

• This Notice must be issued by a contractor to a property owner with respect to a construction or renovation project, to make the owner aware of all subcontractors and suppliers who will be providing work or materials for the project.
• State law requires you to keep this notice up to date, and to re-serve the owner if there are changes to the information. Luckily, you can use this digital form as often as you require.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Texas.

Use this easy-to-use template to write a Construction Agreement for a residential building project in the United States.

• After the plans are approved by an architect, the home owner will pay 90% of the agreed contract price, and the 10% retainage will be paid upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
• The contractor will supply all labor and materials necessary to complete the construction project.
• The contractor must carry adequate liability insurance during the construction.
• The contractor must provide the names of all subcontractors to the owner.
• A signed change order is required for any alterations to the plans.
• The property owner agrees that extras will be billed at actual cost plus a percentage markup.

You can easily modify this USA Residential Construction Agreement to add state-specific provisions for your State.

Prepare a Notice of Cancellation for your customers with this template form for the USA.

• This Notice is required by law to be given to a customer in relation to a construction contract or purchase of goods transaction which will result in a lien or security interest being placed on the customer's home.
• The notice sets out the customer's right to cancel the contract within three business days of the transaction date, and outlines the procedure for canceling.
• Pay for the form one time, download it, customize it for your purposes, use it as often as you like.