Custom Fields
Custom fields let you capture project-specific metadata such as cost center, subcontractor ID, phase code, and inspection number so invoices map directly to the payer's accounting system for automated reconciliation.
A construction-focused template ensures invoices align with industry billing practices by separating design services, on-site work, and reimbursable costs so clients and contractors can reconcile expenses quickly and reduce payment delays.
A solo designer providing construction signage, site renderings, and plan graphics who needs a clear invoice that lists hourly design time, site visits, printing costs, and licensing. They require a template that supports milestone billing, quick edits, and integration with accounting software to track client payments across multiple construction projects.
A construction project manager overseeing subcontractors and vendor invoices who needs invoices that reference job numbers, phases, and cost codes. They rely on detailed line items and receipts to validate charges against the project budget and to process timely payments through the owner or GC accounts payable system.
Standardized invoice layouts reduce reconciliation time and help maintain consistent records across projects and accounting systems.
Custom fields let you capture project-specific metadata such as cost center, subcontractor ID, phase code, and inspection number so invoices map directly to the payer's accounting system for automated reconciliation.
Bulk Send capabilities allow firms to issue multiple project invoices at once with individualized fields, saving time when billing recurring services across many active construction sites and clients.
Maintain templates for common project types—signage, permit drawings, renderings—so teams use consistent descriptions and line items that payers recognize and accept quickly.
Embedded payment processing accepts ACH, card, or escrow payments and can post receipts to the invoice record to shorten days sales outstanding and improve cash flow management.
API integration with accounting and ERP systems automates invoice creation and status updates, reducing duplicate data entry and human error across project billing workflows.
Granular user roles control who can edit invoice content, submit for approval, or view financial details, which helps protect sensitive project and payment information.
List each design task, revisions, site visits, printing, and materials as separate entries to provide transparency and allow accounting teams to allocate costs to specific cost codes or phases.
Include job number, PO number, site address, contract phase, and invoice reference fields so payments can be routed correctly within construction procurement and owner accounting systems.
Attach proof-of-work, receipts, time logs, and signed change orders to substantiate charges and speed approvals by providing required evidence in a single package.
Clearly state payment terms, accepted methods, late fees, tax treatment, and whether amounts include sales or use tax to prevent disputes at payment time.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Approval Chain | Two-step approval |
| Reminder Frequency | 7 days |
| Auto-Archive After | 90 days |
| Notification Channels | Email and SMS |
| Attach Required Documents | Always required |
Invoices and eSignature workflows should be accessible from desktop, tablet, and mobile devices to support project teams in the field and in office environments.
Ensure your chosen platform supports common browsers and mobile OS versions, provides a responsive interface for attaching photos or receipts taken onsite, and offers secure offline capabilities if your field teams have intermittent connectivity.
A design firm billed for signage artwork, production oversight, and on-site installation coordination
Resulting in faster approval and full payment within the contract terms due to clear documentation and allocated cost codes.
A graphic studio provided phased renderings and revisions billed per milestone
Resulting in streamlined reconciliation and reduced holdbacks because invoices matched purchase orders and schedule milestones.
| Comparison Criteria | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|
| eSignature Legality | ||
| API Availability | REST API | REST API |
| Bulk Send | ||
| HIPAA Support | Optional | Optional |
30 days
7 days
Per contract milestone
Within 60 days of service
Seven years
| Monthly Starting Price (per user) | signNow (Recommended) $8/mo | DocuSign $10/mo | Adobe Sign $9.99/mo | PandaDoc $19/mo | HelloSign $15/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signatures Included | Unlimited | 100/month | Unlimited | 100/month | 100/month |
| Bulk Send Capability | Included | Add-on | Included | Included | Add-on |
| API Access | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| HIPAA-compliant Option | Yes (BPA) | Yes (BPA) | Yes | Limited | Yes (BPA) |
| Document Storage | Unlimited | Limited | Unlimited | Limited | Limited |