Architecture · E-Signatures

E-Signatures for
Architecture Firms

Client design agreements, consultant subcontracts, construction administration documents, and professional services letters — signed digitally with AIA-compatible workflows.

Free plan available · No credit card required · ESIGN Act compliant

AIA
Compatible workflows
Client
Signing simplified
SOC 2
Type II certified
ESIGN
Act compliant
Key Features

Everything You Need

Built-in features that save time and close deals faster.

Architecture Templates

Architecture Contract Templates — AIA-Compatible

Owner-architect agreements (B101), consultant agreements, letter proposals, construction administration authorisations, change order approvals, and project closeout documents — all pre-built.

  • Owner-architect agreement — Services scope, compensation, schedule, and liability provisions.
  • Consultant agreements — MEP, structural, and specialist consultant sub-agreements.
  • CA authorisations — RFI responses, submittal reviews, and site observation reports.

Architecture Contract Templates — AIA-Compatible

Owner-architect, consultant, CA, change order, and project closeout templates.

Included on all plans
Client Workflow

Client Approvals Without the Email Chain

Design approvals, scope change authorisations, and project proceed-to-next-phase sign-offs — collected from clients digitally with Zignature. No printing, no scanning, no lost emails.

  • Design approval — Schematic design and DD approval sign-offs with dated evidence.
  • Scope change auth — Client-signed scope change authorisations before extra work begins.
  • Phase proceed — Formal client sign-off to proceed to next design phase.

Client Approvals Without the Email Chain

Client design approvals, scope changes, and phase authorisations signed digitally.

Included on all plans
Project Records

Complete Project Documentation Archive

Architecture projects generate hundreds of documents over multi-year timelines. Zignature's project-organised archives keep every signed contract, approval, and authorisation accessible throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Project folders — Every project has its own document library — organised and searchable.
  • Phase tracking — Documents organised by project phase — SD, DD, CD, CA.
  • Expiry alerts — Professional liability and consultant agreement expiry tracking.

Complete Project Documentation Archive

Project-organised document archives for multi-year architecture project lifecycles.

Included on all plans
Use Cases

Works for Every Scenario

From simple agreements to complex multi-party workflows.

How It Works

Up and Running in Minutes

No training required. Send your first document today.

1

Create architecture templates

Owner-architect, consultant, and CA document templates configured.

2

Connect to project management

Link to project management tools for phase-based document triggers.

3

Client and consultant signing

Documents sent with branded signing pages — professional experience.

4

Project archive maintained

All signed documents organised by project and phase.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

Can AIA contract forms be signed electronically?

Yes. AIA contract forms — B101, A101, B102, and others — can be executed via e-signature under the ESIGN Act. AIA's own AIA Contract Documents platform also supports e-signature, and Zignature can be used for AIA or custom architecture contract templates.

How do architects document client design approvals?

Create a design approval form in Zignature — client signs to approve the schematic design drawings before DD begins, DD drawings before CD begins, etc. The signed approval with timestamp creates a contemporaneous record of client authorization.

Can I use Zignature for scope change authorisations to protect against disputes?

Yes. Scope change authorisation templates capture the exact scope change, additional fee, and schedule impact — all signed by the client before extra work begins. This is one of the most important risk management tools for architecture firms.

How do I manage consultant agreements for a large project?

Create MEP, structural, civil, and specialist consultant templates. Configure project folders in Zignature to organise all consultant agreements per project. Expiry tracking ensures consultant agreements don't lapse mid-project.

Does Zignature work with Revit or BIM project management platforms?

Zignature integrates with project management platforms via Zapier and API. Connect to Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms to trigger document signing from project events.

Can architecture clients sign documents on their phones?

Yes. Clients sign via mobile browser — no app required. This is particularly useful for owner clients who aren't in an office environment and appreciate the convenience of signing from their phone.