Free tools
Free construction tools for small contractors
Build an invoice or status report online, or download Excel templates for change orders, budgets, schedules, daily logs, and more — then keep the same work in ProtoPM when you outgrow the file.
Online
Fill a form in your browser and download a branded PDF. One free download per tool without an account.
Spreadsheets
Download Excel templates with no account. Open a page for the preview, then Download Excel.
construction change order template
ExcelFree construction change order template in Excel for small contractors. Track CO number, description, cost impact, and approval status — then try ProtoPM Change Log.
Openconstruction project budget template
ExcelFree construction project budget and job costing spreadsheet for small contractors. Track budget, actuals, and variance by cost line — then try ProtoPM Financials.
Openconstruction schedule template
ExcelFree construction project schedule template in Excel for small contractors. Plan milestones, owners, and dates — then try ProtoPM Schedule.
Opencontractor daily log template
ExcelFree construction daily log template in Excel for contractors. Capture date, weather, crew, work done, and delays — then try ProtoPM Field daily logs.
Openconstruction risk register template
ExcelFree construction risk register spreadsheet for small crews. Track risk, likelihood, impact, owner, and mitigation — then try ProtoPM Risks.
Openconstruction punch list template
ExcelFree construction punch list template in Excel for small contractors. Track item, location, owner, due date, and status — then try ProtoPM Field punch list.
Openconstruction project closeout checklist
ExcelFree construction project closeout checklist in Excel for small contractors. Track handover tasks, owners, and done status — pair with ProtoPM punch list and lessons.
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How it works
Pick the job you need to finish: fill an online PDF form in your browser, or download an Excel spreadsheet. Nothing you type in the online tools is saved on our servers.
- Choose online or spreadsheet
Use Online for a quick branded PDF, or Spreadsheets for Excel files you can fill offline.
- Get the file
Online PDFs include 1 free download each without signing up (up to 10 on a free account). Excel templates download with no account.
- Try ProtoPM when you are ready
Create a free account to run the same work on live projects — schedule, field, costs, and changes in one place.
Questions
What free construction tools does ProtoPM offer?
Free tools include online PDF generators (contractor invoice and project status report) and downloadable Excel templates (change order, budget, schedule, daily log, risk register, punch list, and closeout checklist).
Do I need an account to use free tools?
Online PDFs: 1 free download each without an account; a free ProtoPM account unlocks up to 10 per tool, or Pro ($19.99 CAD/mo/user) for unlimited. Excel templates download with no account required.
Is my online form data saved?
No. Online tool form values are not stored on ProtoPM servers. Your browser builds the PDF request and downloads the file; PDF quota is tracked with a signed cookie or your account counters only.
Where are the Excel templates?
Under Spreadsheets on this page, and at /templates. Each template has its own page with a preview and Download Excel button.
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