Time And Materials Construction Contract
Updated 17 October 2025
This template is a Time and Materials Construction Contract designed to formalize an agreement between a company and a contractor for a specific construction project. It details the project's scope, payment terms for billable hours and materials, and sets limitations on overall costs and project duration. All changes to the agreement require written consent from both parties.
Time and Materials Construction Contract
This agreement is made on [date] between [name of company], hereafter “Company,” and [name of contractor], hereafter “Contractor,” regarding the [name of project] (hereafter “Project”) construction project:
The Project will begin on [date 1].
The Project will include/incorporate the following elements and restrictions:
[requested]
[requested 1]
[requested 2]
[restriction]
[restriction 1]
[restriction 2]
The Company will pay the Contractor [hourly rate] for billable hours. Billable hours include [billable activities]. It does not include: [non-billable activities]. The Company will not pay labor rates after [number] hours unless the Company and Contractor agree on additional hours for changes or unexpected obstacles.
The Company will pay the Contractor [amount] for materials.
Time and materials shall not exceed [amount 1] and [date 2]. If they do, the Contractor will be responsible for costs.
Any and all changes must be agreed upon by the Company and Contractor in writing.
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About this template
What is this template?
Time And Materials Construction Contract is a free, ready-to-use Construction template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Construction template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. Always review the final wording against the laws that apply where you live or do business.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Construction usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.