Construction Contract Basics for Homeowners

Define scope, drawings, price basis, payment milestones, changes, delays, quality, insurance, defects and dispute steps before mobilisation.

Attach the technical documents

The contract should identify the accepted drawings, BOQ, specifications and quotation revision.

Use measurable payment milestones

Payments should follow verified progress and documented materials rather than informal dates alone.

Control changes

Require written scope, price and time approval before variation work begins.

Define completion and defects

Set handover evidence, retention, defect reporting and final release conditions.

Use this in Build Mart Nepal

Turn the guidance into action by creating a project, loading a BOQ, matching local providers, issuing quotations and storing approvals in the Build Mart Nepal construction operating system.

Quick implementation checklist

• Define the required outcome and acceptance evidence.
• Assign an owner and target date.
• Record quotations, approvals and changes.
• Inspect completed work and retain handover records.