Electronic Signature Software for General Contractors & Builders
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General contractors and builders use electronic signatures to execute prime construction contracts, project change orders, subcontractor trade agreements, and payment draw requests directly from job sites. SignCEO enables contractors to collect legally binding signatures on smartphones or tablets, with optional Stripe payment collection for immediate project deposits. SignCEO offers 3 free envelopes every month or Unlimited sending at envelope packs (5 for $10 or 25 for $25).
Keep Projects Moving: Sign Contracts and Change Orders on Site
Construction projects stall when work cannot proceed without signed change orders or owner approvals. Driving across town for wet signatures or waiting for clients to print and return PDF estimates creates downtime for crews and delays project milestones. SignCEO brings fast digital approvals straight to your truck or job trailer.
Contractors upload proposals, scope of work documents, and change order addendums to SignCEO. Place signature and initial fields, then email the document to the property owner or project manager. Clients sign in seconds on their smartphone with their finger, locking in approvals before materials are purchased or demolition starts.
Where initial deposits or progress payments are due, SignCEO supports Stripe Payment Collection during the signing workflow, allowing contractors to collect retainers and signatures in one seamless customer interaction.
- Owners and developers sign contracts and change orders on mobile devices from anywhere
- Collect upfront project deposits and progress draws instantly via integrated Stripe payments
- Eliminate delays on trade subcontracts, lien waivers, and material authorizations
- SignCEO Envelope Packs provides unlimited project envelope sending for envelope packs (5 for $10 or 25 for $25)
Jobsite Defensibility, Lien Waivers, and Clear Boundaries
Disputes in construction frequently center on whether scope changes and price adjustments were authorized. SignCEO appends an immutable audit certificate to every signed change order and subcontract, logging IP addresses, timestamps, and cryptographic hashes for complete jobsite records.
SignCEO provides e-signature software for documents you provide. SignCEO does not draft construction contracts, provide legal or building code advice, or replace formal notarization requirements for mechanics’ liens or statutory affidavits where required by state law.
- Enforceable under the federal ESIGN Act and state UETA laws across commercial and residential projects
- Cryptographic SHA-256 seal guarantees signed change orders remain tamper-evident
- Keep your project managers, estimators, and superintendents aligned in shared workspaces
Frequently Asked Questions
Can construction change orders be legally signed electronically?
Yes. Construction change orders and scope modifications executed electronically are legally binding and admissible in court under the federal ESIGN Act and state UETA laws.
Can general contractors collect deposits while clients sign?
Yes. SignCEO supports Stripe Payment Collection within the signing flow, enabling contractors to collect initial deposits or mobilization fees at the exact moment the contract is signed.
Does SignCEO provide construction contract templates or lien forms?
No. SignCEO is an e-signature platform. You upload your company’s customized trade contracts, proposals, and lien waiver documents to send for execution.
How is SignCEO priced for general contracting companies?
Contractors can use SignCEO Standard ($0/month, 3 free envelopes/mo, $2/additional envelope, or 25 for $25). For active builders sending weekly proposals and change orders, Additional envelopes can be purchased in packs of 5 for $10 or 25 for $25 with no subscription required.
SignCEO Transparent Pricing
Straightforward pricing with zero surprise charges, no arbitrary price hikes, and no required credit card to start:
SignCEO Standard Plan ($0/month)
3 free envelopes every month. Additional envelope packs: 5 for $10 or 25 for $25. Purchased envelopes never expire. Recipients sign free without accounts.
ClientCEO Integration (10 Free/month)
10 free envelopes monthly per unique user for ClientCEO users. 5 envelopes for $10 or 25 for $25. Purchased credits never expire.