Free Excel templates
Free construction change order template
Free construction change order template in Excel for small contractors. Track CO number, description, cost impact, and approval status — then try ProtoPM Change Log.
OpenFree construction project budget template
Free construction project budget and job costing spreadsheet for small contractors. Track budget, actuals, and variance by cost line — then try ProtoPM Financials.
OpenFree construction schedule template
Free construction project schedule template in Excel for small contractors. Plan milestones, owners, and dates — then try ProtoPM Schedule.
OpenFree contractor daily log template
Free construction daily log template in Excel for contractors. Capture date, weather, crew, work done, and delays — then try ProtoPM Field daily logs.
OpenFree construction risk register template
Free construction risk register spreadsheet for small crews. Track risk, likelihood, impact, owner, and mitigation — then try ProtoPM Risks.
OpenFree construction punch list template
Free construction punch list template in Excel for small contractors. Track item, location, owner, due date, and status — then try ProtoPM Field punch list.
OpenFree construction project closeout checklist
Free 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
Open a template page, preview the columns, download the Excel file, and fill it in on your laptop. Prefer an online PDF instead? See Free tools for invoice and status report generators.
- Pick the spreadsheet you need. Choose change order, budget, schedule, daily log, risk register, punch list, or closeout from this list.
- Download the Excel file. No account and no email gate. Open the file in Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers.
- Try ProtoPM when you are ready. Create a free account for live projects — schedule, field, costs, and changes in one place. No credit card.
Common questions
- Are these construction templates free?
- Yes. ProtoPM free construction templates download as Excel with no account required. Free account with a complimentary 7-day Pro trial
- Do I need to give my email to download?
- No. Template downloads are ungated. Sign up only if you want to run the same work inside ProtoPM.
- Can I use these for electrical contracting?
- Yes. Sample rows use electrical-flavored jobs (panel upgrades, service changes, lighting), but the columns work for general contractors and other trades too.
- Where are the online PDF tools?
- Invoice and status-report PDFs live under Free tools at /tools, alongside these Excel templates.
- Are these AIA or CCDC forms?
- This template is an original ProtoPM form for planning and tracking. It is not a legal contract and is not affiliated with AIA, CCDC, or other standard forms. Adapt it for your trade and jurisdiction.
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