Contract Playbooks

Construction contracts are often dense, technical, and difficult for project teams to interpret and apply consistently throughout execution. Spire develops contract playbooks to bridge that gap—summarizing key contract requirements in a clear, accessible format that empowers teams to improve compliance, reduce risk, and enhance performance.

Our playbooks serve as working tools—not legal documents—designed to be referenced daily by owners, contractors, and project managers alike. They improve project outcomes by enabling better understanding of contractual obligations and promoting proactive, coordinated project management.

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Benefits of a Contract Playbook:

  • Translates legal contract language into actionable guidance
  • Increases awareness of rights, responsibilities, and obligations
  • Promotes consistency in contract administration
  • Reduces missed deadlines, disputes, and claims
  • Provides a shared reference across the project team

Playbook Development Process:

Spire works closely with client legal, project management, and contract teams to identify and prioritize contract elements that are critical to project success. Our approach is informed by deep experience in contract execution and dispute resolution.

We incorporate insight from those involved in contract negotiation to capture original intent, clarify complex terms, and ensure alignment with project goals.

Typical Contract Playbook Components:

  • Key Terms & Definitions – Commonly referenced contract terms (e.g., “substantial completion”) clearly defined for use in daily decisions.
  • Scope Summary – A concise description of contractual scope and references to full documents.
  • Cost Requirements – Overview of reimbursable vs. non-reimbursable costs, contingency use, and approval processes.
  • Key Provisions – Contract type, schedule milestones, LDs, warranties, and other high-risk terms.
  • Owner & Contractor Responsibilities – Role-based summaries of what each party must provide, approve, or coordinate.
  • Notice Requirements – Timing, format, and delivery requirements for delays, changes, or disputes.
  • Key Project Processes – Step-by-step summaries of workflows like pay applications, schedule updates, and submittals.
  • Site Map & Org Chart (if applicable) – Reference tools to support field implementation and communication.


Spire also provides guidance on training teams to use the playbook and updating it over the course of the project. The result is a tool that enhances project execution, safeguards against claims, and builds internal contract literacy across your organization.

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