10 Essential Types of Construction Documents - Digital Builder

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There are many documents that you'll come across when working in construction, but there are around 10 that make up the core essential documents that you need to have for each project. What are Construction Documents? Construction documents have several purposes, including covering daily information, keeping track of a project and documenting changes, inventory tracking, permit applications, and others. The 10 Types of Construction Documents for Construction Projects: There are all kinds of construction documents that you may come across on any single project, and they may not always be the same. 1: Construction Agreement A construction agreement is a document that goes over the scope of work that is to be done on a construction project. These include: The expected work to be completed Estimates for labor Contingencies Overhead costs Landscaping costs A cost estimate may also go over soft costs, such as: Inflation Inspection fees Equipment needed to complete the job Normally, soft costs make up around 30% of the overall budget, while hard costs make up closer to 70%. How to Streamline and Simplify Construction Document Management It is helpful if you have all of the above documents available to you, so you can search for data quickly and easily. Make Construction Documents Accessible Anywhere Speaking of centralizing your documents, helpful cloud-based construction management solutions like Autodesk Construction Cloud can make it easier to access your data from anywhere while also keeping it organized and secure. Easily Manage Construction Documents With Autodesk Construction Cloud With good technology, it's possible to centralize data and keep track of all the most important construction documents.