Construction Contract Online Creator | documentorium

Construction Contract online document creator for construction firms and project teams. Formalize scope, responsibilities, payment milestones, change handling…

When to use and what to include

Draft contract terms online, then generate a professional PDF for review and signature. Use this before any construction work begins to establish the binding agreement between the owner and contractor, or between the general contractor and a subcontractor, covering scope, price, schedule, and legal terms.

What to include

  • Full legal names and addresses of both parties, project address, and a description of the work referencing the attached scope, plans, and specifications by title, date, and revision number.
  • Contract sum stated as lump sum, cost-plus with a guaranteed maximum, or unit price, with the payment schedule tied to milestones or monthly pay applications and retainage percentage.
  • Time of performance with a start date, substantial completion date, final completion date, and liquidated damages amount per day if applicable for schedule overruns.
  • Insurance and bonding requirements specifying minimum general liability, auto, workers compensation, and umbrella limits, plus performance and payment bond requirements if applicable.
  • Termination, dispute resolution, and lien waiver provisions covering termination for cause and convenience, mediation or arbitration clauses, and the requirement to exchange lien waivers with each payment.

Common questions

Can I edit this Construction Contract online before both parties sign?
Yes. Update scope, payment terms, and timeline clauses in-browser before locking the final text.
Can I save this Construction Contract as a reusable contract baseline?
Yes. With an account, save it and reuse the structure across projects while customizing client-specific terms.
Can I generate a sign-ready PDF from this Construction Contract?
Yes. Export a clean contract PDF suitable for e-sign workflows or manual signatures.
Should I use an AIA contract or write my own?
AIA contracts are industry-tested and well-understood by subs and lenders. For jobs under $100K, a simpler custom contract is fine if reviewed by counsel.
What is the difference between lump sum and cost-plus?
Lump sum means a fixed price regardless of actual costs. Cost-plus means the client pays actual costs plus a markup percentage — better for uncertain scopes.
Do I need a performance bond on every project?
No. Bonds are typically required on public projects or jobs over $100K. Private residential clients rarely require them.
Should the contract include a retainage clause?
For projects over $50K, yes. A 5-10% retainage held until punch list completion gives the owner leverage and gives you a clear final payment trigger.
Do I need a written contract for every job?
For any job over a few hundred dollars, yes. A written contract protects both sides and dramatically reduces payment disputes. Verbal agreements are nearly impossible to enforce.
What happens if the customer breaks the contract?
A signed contract gives you legal standing to collect payment for completed work and recover costs. Without one, you have very little recourse.
How do I handle a customer who refuses to sign?
Do not start work without a signed agreement. A customer who will not sign a fair contract is likely to be a problem customer. Protect yourself before tools come out of the truck.