In-depth playbooks, free scope-of-work templates, and bid-day checklists. Built for GCs and estimators chasing tighter subcontractor scopes.
How great GCs write subcontractor scopes that survive the project. Eight chapters, anti-patterns, trade-specific gaps, contract language, and checklists, drawn from conversations with 200+ general contractors across North America.
Read the playbook →Trade-specific SOW templates, Division breakdowns, scope gap guides, and inclusions/exclusions checklists for every major subcontractor trade.
Browse all trades →8 essential sections every SOW needs. Covers scope, schedule, inclusions, exclusions, interfaces, submittals, and closeout.
View template →margin erosion from scope gaps on commercial projects
in project value reviewed by Provision
accuracy on pre-built risk checklists
Scope gaps between trade subcontractors are the leading cause of change orders and margin erosion on commercial construction projects. A well-written scope of work assigns every line item to a single trade, defines the handoff points between trades, and documents what is explicitly excluded. These guides exist to help GCs and estimators build that discipline into their buyout process.