Scope & Specifications
Attach plans, technical specifications, and a work breakdown so that obligations and measurable acceptance criteria are explicit and not subject to later interpretation.
A clear contract clarifies scope, assigns risk, and sets payment and schedule triggers so parties know rights and remedies. This reduces disputes, supports lien and insurance claims, and improves enforceability in court or arbitration when issues arise.
Legal counsel, project managers, and surety providers frequently review contracts before execution, especially on larger or bonded projects.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Order | Sequential or parallel signing |
| Authentication | Email, SMS code, or KBA |
| Templates | Save contract templates for reuse |
| Conditional Fields | Show fields based on choices |
Confirm the platform supports export of a tamper-evident PDF with an audit trail and options for enhanced signer authentication when required.
Start date after permits and insurance are confirmed.
Milestone for owner occupancy and partial final payment.
All punch list items finished; retention release begins.
Monthly invoice deadlines and required supporting documents.
Begin at acceptance; specific durations per contract.
Owner awards contract and issues notice of award.
Parties sign, bonds and insurance are delivered.
Contractor begins site preparations and procurement.
Punch list completion, final payment, and lien waivers processed.
Attach plans, technical specifications, and a work breakdown so that obligations and measurable acceptance criteria are explicit and not subject to later interpretation.
Define contract sum, progress payment schedule, retainage, conditions for release, and remedies for late payment to preserve contractor cash flow and owner protections.
State baseline schedule, allow for excusable delays, and define notice and extension procedures for events such as weather, permits, or owner-directed changes.
Specify warranty terms, correction obligations, and limitations of liability so parties know repair responsibilities and claim windows after acceptance.
Require specific insurance types, limits, and performance/payment bonds when appropriate to protect project stakeholders against default and third-party claims.
Select governing law and a primary dispute process (mediation, arbitration, court) and define venue, which affects cost and enforceability of awards or judgments.
Tim Martin, Founder of Martin Properties, adopted digital execution to process agreements online.
Brian Fitzgibbons, COO at Optica Ventures LLC, moved contract signing to an online workflow to simplify customer interactions.
| 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 | Varies | Varies |