Progress draws
Monthly draws are requested against work in place, documented with photos, and confirmed by the owner before charging.
Remodeling template
General contractor new build contract template
A free new build construction contract template: mobilization, four monthly progress draws, and a final retainage draw at completion.
Free software, unlimited seats. AirInk charges 0.49 percent when a milestone releases.
Plain language
What this template covers
Scope, plans, and specification references
Mobilization and four monthly progress draws
Schedule, weather delays, and owner-caused delays
Change orders and allowances
Final completion, retainage, and warranty start
Payment schedule
The milestone structure it ships with
Each stage charges when it clears. Nothing is collected upfront and AirInk never holds your money.
- 15%1Mobilization
- 20%2Draw 1
- 20%3Draw 2
- 20%4Draw 3
- 15%5Draw 4
- 10%6Final + retainage
Percentages are the default. Change any stage before you send the contract.
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Key clauses
Delays
Owner-caused delays are billed at $2,500 per week of standby mobilization.
Termination
On termination for convenience the contractor is paid for work in place plus 10 percent overhead.
Retainage
Ten percent releases at final completion after the owner walkthrough.
Cancellation
Termination for convenience: contractor paid work in place + 10% overhead.
Late and overtime
Client-caused delays billed at $2,500/wk mobilization.
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Questions
Frequently asked
Are monthly draws better than stage draws on a new build?
On long builds, monthly draws against work in place keep cash flow steady and match how most lenders and owners already think. This template ships mobilization plus four monthly draws.
How do I document work in place?
Attach GPS-tagged photos to the draw. The owner sees the evidence with the request, which cuts the back and forth before a payment clears.
What happens if the owner delays the job?
The delay clause bills standby at $2,500 per week. Add it as a milestone when it happens rather than absorbing it.
Does the platform charge a subscription?
No. The software is free with unlimited seats. AirInk charges 0.49 percent when a draw releases, with bank transfer processing included in that fee. Card processing is itemized separately at the rates shown in your fee schedule.
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