🏗️ General Contractor Toolkit

Free General Contractor Change Order Template

Protect project profit margins, manage sub-contractor markups, and lock in owner-approved changes in 30 seconds.

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Common General Contractor Scope Changes

Owner changing floorplans midway; Architect issuing revision bulletins (ASI); Managing multiple subcontractor markups.

Example Change Order Calculation

Description of Extra WorkLaborMaterialsTotal
Incorporate Architectural Revision Bulletin #03 (Framing & MEP changes)Labor: $2800Mat: $3400Total: $6200
Upgrade primary exterior siding profile per owner selectionLabor: $1200Mat: $2500Total: $3700

Original Contract: $145000

This Change Order: +$9900

New Contract Total: $154900

Schedule Impact: +6 Working Days

Why Smart General Contractors Are Ditching Excel

❌ The Old Way (Excel/Paper)

  • • Takes 20 minutes to calculate math and format rows on a laptop.
  • • Client forgets the verbal agreement by the time you invoice them.
  • • Crew is stuck waiting on site for signed paper to proceed.
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✅ The Digital Way

  • • Generate exactly on your phone in under 30 seconds.
  • • Auto-calculates contract totals, tax, and schedule impacts.
  • • Text a secure link to the homeowner for instant mobile E-Sign.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much markup can a General Contractor charge on change orders?

Typically, GCs charge between 10% to 20% markup for overhead and profit (O&P) on direct subcontractor costs and materials.

Why do General Contractors need instant digital sign-offs?

A delay in owner signature halts all downstream subcontractors, risking timeline claims and compounding delay penalties.

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