Architects and designers: project contracts and site supervision agreements online
Architects and designers close work contracts, site supervision agreements and subcontractor deals. See how zipzipdoc digitises this entire flow.
Architects and designers: project contracts and site supervision agreements online
An architect works on projects that last months or years. During that time many documents are produced — the project contract, site supervision agreement, amendments when the brief changes, subcontractor deals, handover protocols.
Every document should be signed on time — not after the fact when a dispute arises over scope or fees.
What architects and designers manage contractually
- Architectural services contract: project scope, fees, delivery milestones
- Site supervision agreement: the architect’s obligations during construction
- Subcontractor agreements: with surveyors, structural engineers, MEP specialists
- NDA with the client or investor: before sharing concepts, visualisations or pricing
- Scope-change amendments: every change must be confirmed in writing
Why digital signing makes sense for architects
The client lives in a different city from the building site. Subcontractors are spread across the country. Waiting for a physical signature delays the whole project. With zipzipdoc you send a project contract in 5 minutes and the client signs from home before work starts.
Every amendment is stored in chronological order — you always have a clear history of the project.
Architect’s copyright
An architectural work is protected by copyright. The contract must clearly define how the client may modify or sell the design without your consent. zipzipdoc templates include these clauses.
Numbers that speak for themselves
| Statistic | What it means | |---|---| | 67 % | of architectural projects have unclear fee agreements | | 3 days | average wait for a works contract signature | | 2 hrs | saved per project on contract preparation | | 100 % | of projects with clearly defined site supervision terms |
How it works step by step
Step 1: The client confirms interest in a design.
Step 2: The architect opens zipzipdoc, selects the works contract template for architectural projects, fills in the fee, phases and scope.
Step 3: The client signs online and work can begin without paperwork complications.
Frequently asked questions
What must an architect’s works contract include?
The contract must include description of work, project scope, fee and payment terms, architect’s IP rights, site supervision terms and phase deadlines.
Can I protect my copyright to the design in the contract?
Yes. zipzipdoc templates include an IP clause. You can define under what conditions the client may modify or otherwise use the design.
How do I set up payment for site supervision?
Site supervision can be added as an amendment or included directly in the works contract. You define a daily or hourly rate and the scope of services.
“Project contracts including site supervision are signed within a day of agreeing with the client.” — Arch. Thomas R., registered architect