Construction contract templates, written in plain English by people who actually run jobs.
DocsConstructionShop was started for one reason: every subcontractor and small GC we know has lost money on a bad contract.
Pay-when-paid clauses that turn into pay-if-paid. Retainage that never comes back. Change orders that get "verbal-approved" and then disputed six months later. RFIs that disappear into a black hole. Lien rights waived in fine print nobody read.
We built this shop to fix that — with editable, fill-in-the-blank Word documents that protect the people doing the actual work.
Who these are for:
• Subcontractors (electrical, plumbing, HVAC/MEP, framing, drywall, concrete, finishes)
• Small general contractors and remodelers
• Independent tradespeople bidding direct
• Construction office managers tired of rewriting the same paperwork on every job
What you get with every template:
• A fully editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file — not a locked PDF
• A plain-language explainer that tells you what each clause actually does
• Negotiation email scripts you can copy-paste when the GC pushes back
• A README that walks you through filling it out step by step
• Instant download — grab it the moment you need it
What we are not:
• We are not your lawyer. These templates are a starting point built from real-world construction practice, not legal advice. For high-dollar or unusual contracts, have a construction attorney in your state review before signing.
If a clause confuses you, message us. If you need a template we don't carry yet, message us — we build new ones based on what working trades ask for.
Get your paperwork tight. Get paid on time. Get back to the job.