Purchase Order
Construction purchase order (PO) definition. Learn how POs protect contractors by locking in material pricing and delivery terms.
Calculation Formula
PO Total = (Quantity × Unit Price) + Tax + Shipping Real Contractor Example
A contractor orders 50 sheets of drywall from a supplier. They issue a PO for $1,250 to lock in the price before an upcoming tariff increase.
Put This Into Practice
Knowing the definition is step one. RemodelFin tracks this in real time on every job — no spreadsheets.