Using a Construction Signature Agreement reduces ambiguity about scope, payment, and schedule, and documents consent and authorization for work and change orders. Properly executed agreements support enforceability under ESIGN and UETA and help prevent payment disputes and lien claims.
Typical users include project owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who need clear signature authorization and documented agreement terms before work begins.
Use this agreement when multiple parties must sign or when electronic signatures are needed to meet project timelines.
Authorized to bind the contracting company for project execution, payment approvals, and change orders. The signer should be a named officer or delegate with written corporate authorization and license verification to avoid later challenges to signature authority.
The owner or owner's authorized agent signs to accept scope, approve payment milestones, and authorize substitutions. Documentation of delegation, such as a board resolution or purchase order, helps verify authority if disputes arise during project closeout or lien resolution.
Define specific tasks, deliverables, materials, and measurable completion criteria. Attach drawings and schedule exhibits. Avoid general statements; specificity limits disputes over omitted work and clarifies payment triggers for each milestone.
Document contract sum, progress payment schedule, retainage percentage, final payment conditions, and procedures for invoicing and approval. Specify remedies for late payments and agreed holdback release timelines.
Establish written change order process, approval authority, pricing method, and time impact assessment. Require signed acceptance before proceeding with changed work to prevent later claims.
Include conditional and unconditional lien waiver templates, timing for waivers tied to payments, and steps to record releases. Clarify whether waivers accompany final payment or interim draws.
Specify required general liability, workers' compensation, builder's risk, and performance bonds. Require certificates of insurance naming owner as additional insured where applicable.
State governing law, venue, and agreed dispute process such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration with procedural rules to expedite resolution and limit litigation expense.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Level | Email link, SMS code, KBA optional |
| Field Types | Signature, initials, date, conditional fields |
| Routing Order | Parallel or sequential signer routing |
| Retention | Store PDF with audit trail and metadata |
Ensure your signing platform supports secure eSignatures, PDF formats, and integrations with project management tools for streamlined workflows.
Enter as MM/DD/YYYY; starts performance and obligations.
Specify dates or percent-completion triggers for progress payments.
Require written response within specified days, commonly 7–14 days.
Mechanic's lien statutes vary; typical filing deadlines are 90–180 days.
Define release timing after final acceptance and lien clearances.
Sign proposal and pricing documents before bid deadline.
Execute agreement within award acceptance period to lock terms.
Authorize start after permits, insurance, and initial payment are confirmed.
Obtain owner sign-off, final lien waivers, and final payment release.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Martin Properties moved to online execution to avoid on-site meetings and speed approvals.
Optica Ventures standardized contract templates for bid and subcontract workflows.