Progress Claim Generator
Generate professional construction progress claims with automatic retention, GST calculations, and percentage-complete tracking. Download as PDF, no sign-up required.
Your Company Details
Client / Principal Details
Project Details
Claim Details
Contract Value
Work Items
Retention
Payment Terms
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| Description | Contract Value | % Prev | % This | Previously | This Claim | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | $0.00 | 0% | 0% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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Progress Claims in Australian Construction: What You Need to Know
A progress claim (also called a payment claim) is a formal request for payment submitted by a contractor or subcontractor for work completed during a specific period of a construction contract. Under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (which exists in every Australian state and territory with minor variations), contractors have a statutory right to submit progress claims and receive payment within prescribed timeframes.
The claim typically details work completed as a percentage of each contract item, calculates the amount due for the current period (less amounts previously claimed), applies retention deductions, and adds GST. The principal or head contractor must respond with a payment schedule within the timeframe specified in the contract or the relevant Security of Payment Act (usually 10-15 business days), and payment is due within 15-20 business days of the claim.
Key elements of a valid progress claim include: identification as a payment claim under the relevant Act, the claimed amount, the construction work or related goods/services to which the claim relates, and a clear reference period. If the respondent fails to provide a payment schedule or fails to pay the scheduled amount by the due date, the claimant may be entitled to suspend work or pursue adjudication under the Act.
Retention is typically deducted from each progress payment at a rate of 5% (sometimes 2.5% or 10%) up to a maximum cap, usually 5% of the total contract value. Half is released at practical completion and the remainder at the end of the defects liability period. Managing cash flow around retention deductions is one of the biggest challenges for construction subcontractors.
How to Use This Progress Claim Generator
Enter your company details, client information, and project specifics. Add line items for each scope of work, specifying the contract value and percentage complete (both previously claimed and this period). The tool automatically calculates amounts for each item, applies your retention rate, adds 10% GST, and produces a professional PDF ready to submit. The default payment terms reference the Security of Payment Act, but you can customise these to match your contract.