Main Contracts

The Main Contracts tool in Procore allows you to easily create and manage a contract with an upstream client and keep track of all variations and related items.

Create a main contract that includes a comprehensive bill of quantities and manage contract access permissions
Import a bil of quantities from CSV or add line items manually by cost code
Email completed contracts to key stakeholders and change the contract status when approved
Manage the Main Contract Variation (MCV) process and approval workflow

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Configure Prime Contract Settings

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

Review a Prime Contract - Owner

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Configure Prime Contract Change Order Tiers - Specialty Contractor

Configure Prime Contract Change Order Tiers

Configure Prime Contract Settings - Specialty Contractor

Create an Owner Invoice

Create and Send RFQs

Specialty Contractor as Client - Create a Prime Contract

Specialty Contractor as Client - Add Financial Markup to a Client Contract

Specialty Contractor as Client - Configure Prime Contract Order Tiers

Specialty Contractor as Client - Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Specialty Contractor as Client - Configure Prime Contract Settings

Configure Change Order Tiers for the Prime Contract Tool

Owner - Set up a Funding Source

Owner - Create a Funding Change Order

Owner - Create Schedule of Values for a Funding Source

Owner as Collaborator - Review a Prime Contract

Owner as Collaborator - Review PCCOs

Create Prime Potential Change Orders (Prime PCOs) (with Change Events)

Set Up a Prime Contract

Owner - Set Up Prime Contracts

Owner - Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Owner - Configure Change Order Tiers for the Prime Contract Tool

Specialty Contractor as Client - Create and Send RFQs

Configure Prime Contract Change Order Tiers

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Create Prime Potential Change Orders (Prime PCOs) (with Change Events)

Create an Owner Invoice

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Create Prime Potential Change Orders (Prime PCOs) (with Change Events)

Create an Owner Invoice

Configure Prime Contract Settings

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

Review a Prime Contract - Owner

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Configure Prime Contract Change Order Tiers - Specialty Contractor

Configure Prime Contract Change Order Tiers

Configure Prime Contract Settings - Specialty Contractor

Create an Owner Invoice

Create and Send RFQs

Specialty Contractor as Client - Create a Prime Contract

Specialty Contractor as Client - Add Financial Markup to a Client Contract

Specialty Contractor as Client - Configure Prime Contract Order Tiers

Specialty Contractor as Client - Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Specialty Contractor as Client - Configure Prime Contract Settings

Configure Change Order Tiers for the Prime Contract Tool

Owner - Set up a Funding Source

Owner - Create a Funding Change Order

Owner - Create Schedule of Values for a Funding Source

Owner as Collaborator - Review a Prime Contract

Owner as Collaborator - Review PCCOs

Create Prime Potential Change Orders (Prime PCOs) (with Change Events)

Set Up a Prime Contract

Owner - Set Up Prime Contracts

Owner - Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Owner - Configure Change Order Tiers for the Prime Contract Tool

Specialty Contractor as Client - Create and Send RFQs

Main Contract

The following table highlights which user permissions are required to perform the described user action.

Task	Read Only	Standard
Add Financial Markup to Main Contract Variations
Add a Related Item to a Main Contract Variation
Approve a Main Contract
Configure Advanced Settings: Main Contract
Create Variation Request
Create Payment Received for a Main Contract
Create Main Contract Payment Applications
Create a Main Contract	+	+
Create a Potential Variation for a Main Contract ¹
Create a Main Contract Variation
Create Bill of Quantities (BOQ) from the Budget
Delete a Main Contract	+	+
Edit a Commitment Variation Linked to a Potential Variation for a Main Contract
Edit a Main Contract ²	+	+
Edit the Advanced Settings on a Main Contract
Email Main Contract Payment Applications
Email a Potential Variation for a Main Contract
Email Main Contract
Enable Financial Markup on a Main Contract
Export Main Contract Payment Applications
Export a Main Contract ³
Filter Main Contract Variations
Import a Main Contract CSV
Remove a Variation from a Main Contract
Delete a Main Contract Variation
Search for and Add Filters to Main Contracts
Set Up a Main Contract
View Main Contract ²
View the Change History of a Main Contract

¹ Users with 'Standard' level permissions can only create a PV if the 'Allow Standard Level Users to Create PVs' tickbox is enabled in the Configure Settings page. For more information, see Configure Advanced Settings: Main Contract.

² Users with 'Read Only' and 'Standard' level permissions can only view a main contract that is private if they have been added to the 'Private' drop-down list on the main contract.

³ Users with 'Read Only' or 'Standard' level permissions can only export to the PDF file format. Users with 'Admin' level permissions can export to both DOCX and PDF.

Below are the notable changes to the project's Main Contracts tool (also known as the Funding tool or the Client Contracts tool in some accounts).

Recent Changes

Improved Main Contract Variation Visibility (11/08/2025)

Procore has improved the visibility of Main Contract Variations (MCVs) by renaming the Related VAR field in the Main Contract list. The new name helps users quickly identify the type of variation and understand the relationships between different MCVs. This change streamlines your project management workflow, making it faster and easier to find what you need.

Owner Payment applications Performance Improvements (16/05/2025)

Procore has significantly enhanced the performance of creating and loading Main Contract Payment Applications, resulting in much faster speeds. The Main Contract Payment Applications feature now captures changes in the Change History more efficiently by summarizing line items, which is particularly beneficial for large payment applications.

Auto-Pin Column to Improve Horizontal Scrolling in Main Contracts Tool (12/5/2025)

Procore's Main Contracts tool now automatically pins the Number column on the main contracts table, similar to freezing columns in a spreadsheet. This keeps essential data visible while you view other details.

Added a Tax Code Column to CSV Imports for Amount-Based Accounting (12/05/2025)

Procore has introduced a new 'Tax Code' column to the CSV import functionality for the Main Contracts tool, enhancing the accuracy and compliance of financial data management. This addition streamlines the import process, reducing manual data entry errors and improving the user experience for construction stakeholders. To learn more, see Import a Main Contract BOQ from a CSV File.

Enhanced Custom Fields for Variations (12/05/2025)

Procore has updated the Commitments and Main Contracts tools to display Custom Fields on Potential Variations (PVs). This enhancement allows users to better manage and customise their variation processes. To learn more, see What are custom fields and which Procore tools support them? and What field types are available for Custom Fields in Procore Tools?

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Configure Prime Contract Settings

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

Review a Prime Contract - Owner

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Configure Prime Contract Change Order Tiers - Specialty Contractor

Configure Prime Contract Change Order Tiers

Configure Prime Contract Settings - Specialty Contractor

Create an Owner Invoice

Create and Send RFQs

Specialty Contractor as Client - Create a Prime Contract

Specialty Contractor as Client - Add Financial Markup to a Client Contract

Specialty Contractor as Client - Configure Prime Contract Order Tiers

Specialty Contractor as Client - Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Specialty Contractor as Client - Configure Prime Contract Settings

Configure Change Order Tiers for the Prime Contract Tool

Owner - Set up a Funding Source

Owner - Create a Funding Change Order

Owner - Create Schedule of Values for a Funding Source

Owner as Collaborator - Review a Prime Contract

Owner as Collaborator - Review PCCOs

Create Prime Potential Change Orders (Prime PCOs) (with Change Events)

Set Up a Prime Contract

Owner - Set Up Prime Contracts

Owner - Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Owner - Configure Change Order Tiers for the Prime Contract Tool

Specialty Contractor as Client - Create and Send RFQs

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

Configure Prime Contract Change Order Tiers

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

Configure Prime Contract Change Order Tiers

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

Configure Prime Contract Change Order Tiers

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Create Prime Potential Change Orders (Prime PCOs) (with Change Events)

Create an Owner Invoice

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Create Prime Potential Change Orders (Prime PCOs) (with Change Events)

Create an Owner Invoice

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

Configure Prime Contract Settings

Create a Prime Contract

Create Schedule of Values for a Prime Contract

Add Financial Markup to a Prime Contract

Review a Prime Contract - Owner

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Configure Prime Contract Change Order Tiers - Specialty Contractor

Configure Prime Contract Change Order Tiers

Configure Prime Contract Settings - Specialty Contractor

Create an Owner Invoice

Create and Send RFQs