Revision ID
Unique revision number and version control to link the change to prior revisions and the original contract terms for auditability.
A clear revision template limits disputes, documents cost impacts, and provides an auditable approval path. It establishes when changes take effect and who authorized them, which supports invoicing and project controls without reinterpreting informal messages.
Roles and signatory authority vary by contract; always verify who is authorized to approve changes under the original agreement.
Unique revision number and version control to link the change to prior revisions and the original contract terms for auditability.
Clear MM/DD/YYYY effective date that determines when the revised scope, schedule, or pricing becomes binding for performance and billing purposes.
Concise, itemized description of added, removed, or modified tasks or materials with references to original contract sections or line items.
Itemized cost changes showing unit prices, quantities, labor rates, taxes, and the net change to contract value including whether funds are estimated or fixed.
Summary of any changes to milestones or completion dates, plus whether mitigation or acceleration steps are required and who bears the cost.
Designated signatory lines for each party, role/title, date, and space for digital signature metadata so the approval is auditable and attributable.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Required Fields | Make Revision ID, Effective Date, and Signatures mandatory |
| Conditional Logic | Show Cost Change fields only when 'Yes' is selected for price impact |
| Signer Order | Enforce sequential signing for internal approval before owner signature |
| Authentication | Use email plus optional SMS code or stronger verification for critical approvals |
Use a platform that retains an audit trail (timestamps, IP, signer identity) and stores signed PDFs in a tamper-evident format.
Send revision immediately upon identification of change
10 business days for comments or objections from recipients
30 calendar days for final approval to prevent scheduling conflict
Work proceeds on or after the effective date unless otherwise stated
Invoicing reflects approved changes on next billing cycle
Draft the revision and attach supporting cost and materials documentation.
Contractor and project manager verify scope, pricing, and schedule impacts.
Owner or authorized representative signs, accepting cost and schedule changes.
Distribute executed copy and update project and accounting systems accordingly.
A contractor documents a material substitution due to supply shortages, listing exact product codes and price diffs.
An owner requests upgraded flooring in a lobby area and an adjusted completion date is required.
Acts as the contractor’s authorized representative, reviews scope and schedule impacts, and signs to confirm internal approval. The project manager ensures the revision aligns with the master schedule and communicates changes to affected trades and procurement.
An owner or designated agent who confirms acceptance of cost and schedule changes. Their signature authorizes billing adjustments and gives the contractor permission to execute the revised scope.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| 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 | Varies | Varies |