Construction companies: subcontractor contracts and handover protocols online
Construction firms coordinate dozens of subcontractors and every project requires contracts, protocols and H&S consents. See how zipzipdoc digitises this entire flow.
Construction companies: subcontractor contracts and handover protocols online
A construction firm works with dozens of subcontractors at once — bricklayers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters. Every subcontractor needs their own agreement. Every phase of the build closes with a handover protocol. Every new worker must sign a health and safety consent.
That is an enormous amount of paper — and today it can all be handled digitally.
What construction companies need contractually
- Subcontractor agreement: scope, price, deadline, warranties
- Handover protocol at every build stage
- H&S consent for every worker on site
- Main works contract with the client (project owner)
- Defect protocol for warranty claims
Why digital signing works on a construction site
A subcontractor works directly on site — they have no time to drive to the office to sign a paper contract. With zipzipdoc they receive the contract on their phone, confirm with an OTP and sign. The whole process takes 3 minutes and requires no travel.
Site management has a real-time view of who has signed and who has not.
Handover protocol without paper
When taking over each phase (shell, facade, interior works) the site manager opens zipzipdoc on a tablet, documents the condition, and both parties sign digitally on the spot. The protocol is immediately stored and linked to the project.
Related contract types: Subcontractor agreement · Service agreement · Service agreement
Numbers that speak for themselves
| Statistic | What it means | |---|---| | 22 contracts | average number of documents on a mid-sized construction project | | 5 days | average delay in signing a works contract | | 1 hour | to sign with zipzipdoc | | 2× | fewer disputes with subcontractors |
How it works step by step
Step 1: The site manager receives a contract.
Step 2: Opens zipzipdoc, generates a works contract with the investor, defines payment milestones and handover protocols.
Step 3: Subcontractors receive their own contracts for online signing.
Frequently asked questions
What must a construction works contract include?
The contract must include description of works, completion date, price and payment terms, liability for defects, scope-change conditions and handover protocols.
Can I sign a handover protocol via zipzipdoc?
Yes. A handover protocol can be created as a standalone document or amendment to the contract. Both parties sign online.
How do I handle payment milestones for long projects?
The works contract includes a payment schedule section. Define milestones (e.g. shell construction, roof, final inspection) with corresponding payments.
“Subcontractors sign contracts within 24 hours of being assigned. The project runs on schedule.” — Walter H., site manager