Do you have seven years to spend studying for a State Bar Exam? Didn’t think so. Although legal isn’t everyone’s first language, construction contracts are critical in protecting your business from vulnerabilities. A contractor’s scope of work (SOW) sets expectations of what work will be completed and who will complete it. Without these terms, you expose yourself to litigation, payment disputes, project delays, and rework. 

How do you write a concise SOW and terms and conditions in your contracts? We will help define scope of work, expose the issues with excluding legal terms, share top tips for writing a SOW, and teach you how STACK’s Takeoff and Estimating solution can help! 

What Is a Construction Scope of Work and Why Clarity Is CRITICAL

A scope of work outlines the responsibilities and expectations of a construction project. A good construction scope of work will include project goals, assigned tasks, technical details, deliverables, administrative details, and a general timeline. It helps protect your profit margin by considering the details of a project before you start work. You’ll be able to create more accurate estimates, align with your team, and set expectations with the other party. 

Did the agreement call for pressure-treated or untreated dimensional lumber? Was your second payment due after the foundation was poured or within 14 days of completion? Do the office walls need a level 3 or level 5 finish on the drywall? A well-written, clear scope of work will address all of these details and specific terminology. The construction industry uses a lot of different acronyms and terms for the same thing, so clarity and consistency in the SOW writing is important. 

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