This construction stop work order template makes stop work orders easier and more reliable than word docs, PDFs and letters.

A stop work order in construction is a formal notice issued by one contract party (usually a client or asset owner) to a contractor or other party to suspend or cease work on a specific date defined in the stop work order.

The purpose of a construction stop work order is to ensure that work can not go ahead when there is an immediate danger or issue which can be associated with anything project or stakeholder related:

• Protecting the environment
• protecting the public and surrounding communities
• Protecting workers on site
• Protecting the integrity of the asset

Stop work orders can also be issued when a project or specific project parties are found to be violating rules, laws or regulations, safety and site codes and other regulation based parameters.

In this second case, the stop work order may be issued indefinitely, if the violation is serious enough.

The most important part of a stop work order is that it is acknowledged and adhered to. This smart construction stop work order template ensures that this is the case, by automating the sending and approval process of stop work orders - and keeping all of your stop work order records securely stored and organised and tracked properly so that reimbursements, adjustments and reappraisals can be more effectively issued if and when required.

You can use this stop work order online, or download, print and share it - and it's completely customisable for your company and projects.