Construction Scope of Work
The work included, excluded, and required to call the job complete
Project | [Project name] |
|---|---|
Site address | [Address] |
Owner or client | [Name] |
Contractor | [Company], license [number] |
Drawings and specifications | [Sheet list and revision date, e.g., A-101 to A-501, Rev 2, dated ___] |
Prepared by and date | [Name], [date] |
A scope of work turns the drawings into a list of who does what. Name the drawings it is based on, list exclusions as carefully as inclusions, and describe what "complete" means. Most disputes on a job trace back to something this document left unsaid.
1. Project overview
[Two or three sentences. For example: Interior renovation of a 2,400 sq ft ground-floor office, including demolition, new partitions, finishes, lighting, and restroom upgrades. The building stays occupied on upper floors during the work.]
2. Work included
Trade or section | Work included | Location |
|---|---|---|
[Demolition] | [Remove existing partitions, ceilings, and flooring shown on D-101] | [Suite 100] |
[Division 09, Finishes] | [Drywall, paint, acoustic ceilings, and flooring per finish schedule] | [Suite 100] |
[Division 22, Plumbing] | [Replace restroom fixtures; relocate one lavatory] | [Restrooms] |
[Division 26, Electrical] | [New LED lighting and circuits per E-201] | [Suite 100] |
3. Excluded
[Hazardous material testing or abatement]
[Furniture, fixtures, and equipment supplied by the owner]
[Low-voltage data and security wiring]
[Utility company connection fees and charges]
[Work outside the lines shown on the drawings]
4. Owner-supplied items and allowances
Item | Supplied or allowance | Amount |
|---|---|---|
[Appliances] | [Owner-supplied, contractor installs] | — |
[Tile] | [Allowance] | [$___ per sq ft] |
5. Site conditions and logistics
Working hours: [7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; noisy work only between ___ and ___]
Access, staging, and parking: [details]
Utilities available on site: [power, water, restrooms]
Protection of existing finishes and occupied areas: [details]
Daily cleanup and debris removal: [by contractor, dumpster location]
Site security and safety: [fencing, locked storage, who secures the site after hours, site safety plan]
6. Schedule and milestones
Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
Notice to proceed | [Date] |
Demolition complete | [Date] |
Rough-in inspections passed | [Date] |
Substantial completion | [Date] |
Final completion | [Date] |
7. Submittals and approvals
[List the product data, samples, and shop drawings the contractor must submit and the owner or architect must approve before ordering, and how long reviews take.]
8. Permits, inspections, and testing
[Who applies for permits, who pays fees, and which inspections or tests are required before closing walls and at completion.]
9. Changes
Work not described here is done only after a written change order, with its price and any change to the schedule, is signed by both parties.
Conditions found on site that differ from the drawings are reported in writing within [number] days of discovery, before they are disturbed.
10. Completion and closeout
Punch list walkthrough done and every item finished
Final inspections passed and permits closed
As-built drawings delivered
Warranties and operating manuals delivered
Spare materials (attic stock) delivered: [list, such as extra tile and ceiling panels]
Warranty period started: [one year from substantial completion, or as the contract states]
Final lien waivers from the contractor and subcontractors
Site left clean
Name | Signature | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
Owner or client | [Name] | [Signature] | [Date] |
Contractor | [Name] | [Signature] | [Date] |