• Plans and specifications listed

  A blank to list drawings and specifications with dates, and to say which prevails if they conflict.

• Fixed price or cost plus

  A price section for either, with the fee for cost plus and the contractor providing copies of costs claimed.

• Stage payments and a holdback

  A payment schedule, payment timing from the contractor's application and a retention line.

• Written changes only

  A change is agreed in writing, signed by both and stating its effect on price and completion date; unagreed changes are not paid for.

• Defects after completion

  A period, which you write in, during which the contractor puts right defects in its work and materials.

A construction contract records what an owner wants built or changed at a property, what the contractor will charge and how and when payment is made. It also covers changes, permits, site access, inspection and defects.

It is a general form to complete by hand, not a replacement for plans. Attach drawings and specifications and list them in the blanks.

Not sure? Talk to an attorney about your situation first.

These are separate documents, for different jobs.

• Independent-contractor agreementsSet the terms of work with an independent contractor.View document
• Bid Proposal TemplateOffer a price and scope of work for a project.View document
• Contract AddendumAdd or change terms in an existing contract.View document
• Consulting agreementsSet the terms of a consulting engagement.View document

• An owner hires a contractor to build an extension
• A landlord commissions a refit of a unit
• A contractor wants a signed scope before starting

• Vendor agreementsSet the terms for buying from a vendor.View document
• Client service agreementsSet the scope, fees and terms of work for a client.View document
• Consulting agreementsSet the terms of a consulting engagement.View document
• Catering ContractSet the terms for catering an event.View document