Construction Industry Forms

Contractors, write up a comprehensive Construction Contract for a fixed contract price with allowances using this downloadable digital template.

The template contains sections for all exterior and interior work, including windows and doors, millwork, painting, electrical, plumbing, etc. The contract price will be paid in installment payments.

Key Provisions

• Allowances. The allowances include items such as flooring, plumbing, permit costs, electrical, etc.
• Alterations. Any alterations to the work require a signed change order.
• Owner's Insurance. The property owner must carry fire and casualty insurance to the full contract amount.
• Contractor's Insurance. The contractor must carry worker's compensation and general liability insurance.
• Cancellation. The template includes a Notice of Cancellation form.

The template is available as a fully editable MS Word document. Download the Construction Contract for Fixed Price with Allowances, and see how easy it can be to prepare your own project contracts.

Legal Jurisdiction

This is a generic contract which does not contain specific references to the laws of any region. Please note that there may be legal requirements for your area concerning statutory provisions that must be included in your contracts.

Prepare a Construction Contractor Agreement for a residential construction project in Canada with this easy-to-use template.

• The contract price for the construction will be paid in installment payments.
• All labour, tools, equipment and materials required for the job will be provided by the contractor.
• The property owner must arrange for water, sewer, electrical, natural gas, and other utility hook-ups required to complete the work.
• The contractor is responsible for carrying adequate liability insurance for the duration of the project.
• This is a fully editable and reusable contract template intended for use only in Canada.

Are you hiring a contractor to do construction or renovation work to your property? Keep the project on schedule with this Construction Contractor Agreement with Late Completion Penalty.

• The contractor agrees to substantially complete the work by a specified completion date agreed to by both parties.
• If the contractor fails to complete the work by the completion date, the contractor will pay a penalty for each day / week that the work remains unfinished.
• Alternatively, if the work is completed ahead of schedule, the contractor will be paid a bonus.
• This is a generic (not country specific) legal contract form.
• This is an editable MS Word template which can be easily customized to fit your needs.

Work up a cost estimate for a commercial construction project with this easy 2-page template for principal contractors.

• The first section is for costs within the 5-foot line.
• The second section covers utility costs outside the 5-foot line, site clearance, sitework, parking, etc.
• The third section contains spaces for base index, AE award, and contract award details.
• Also included are sections for contingency reserves, additional project costs, exclusions, and construction schedule.
• The Construction Project Cost Estimate form is so easy to use. You can fill it in by hand or on your laptop or tablet. Download your copy now.

Hire a project manager for a large development project with this fixed price Construction Project Management Agreement for Canadian developments.

• The project manager will manage and coordinate activities among the various contractors hired on the construction project.
• The project manager will be responsible for obtaining bids and making recommendations with respect to hiring.
• The manager will assist in obtaining the necessary permits for the development.
• The manager must review all contractor safety programs.
• The manager's duties specifically do NOT include control over the practices of the contractors.
• The owner indemnifies the project manager against all claims and losses arising from the performance of its duties.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable.
• Intended to be used only in Canada.

You can use this ready-made template to prepare a Management Contract for a construction project manager.

• The contract template can be used anywhere in the United States.
• The manager will provide all the administrative, management and related services necessary to coordinate the activities and responsibilities of the general contractor and all the sub-contractors with those of the manager, the owner and the architect.
• The property owner agrees to indemnify the manager against all claims and actions.
• If the owner fails to make payments to the manager in accordance with the agreement, it will be considered substantial nonperformance and grounds for terminating the contract.
• Hiring a project manager is essential on large construction projects. This downloadable Management Agreement makes the process so much simpler.
• Available in MS Word format.

Developers, provide a Construction Warranty to purchasers of strata plan units with this easy-to-use template form.

• The developer warrants the workmanship and materials used in the building of the strata units.
• The warranty must be given to each purchaser of a strata lot in order to complete the purchase and sale transaction.
• This is a reusable legal form - buy it, download it, then use it as often as you need to.
• This form is downloadable and fully editable. Customize it to fit the specifics of your project.

Prepare a Contract Change Order for changes under a construction or renovation contract with this easy-to-use template form.

• The Change Order form must be signed by both the owner and the contractor, and the owner may require the contractor's surety (if any) to approve the changes as well.
• The changes can include additions, amendments or deletions to the scope of the work, materials, extras, etc., and corresponding adjustments to the contract price.
• The completion date can also be amended to accommodate the changes.
• The Change Order form can be used by general contractors and subtrades alike.
• This is a generic form that can be used anywhere.

USA building contractors, prepare a customized Contractor Agreement for labor and/or materials on a construction project with this easy-to-use contract template.

• The contract price will be paid in installments.
• The contractor will provide all labor, tools and materials necessary to complete the construction.
• Payment of the contract fee will be made in several installments.
• All change orders must be in writing and corresponding cost increases must be approved by the owner.
• The contractor will obtain adequate liability insurance for the project.
• Available in MS Word format, fully editable to fit your particular needs.
• Intended for use only within the United States.

Prepare your own contractor invoices for work on residential or commercial properties with this easy-to-use Contractor Invoice and Account Statement form.

• The form includes a customer account statement showing:
  • the original contract price,
  • additional amounts under any change orders,
  • records of deposits and installment payments already made by the customer.
• This form is a digital template that you can customize for your business and use again and again.