How to Manage the Construction Change Order Process

A construction change order is a formal written amendment to a contract that modifies scope, schedule, or cost when site conditions, design errors, or owner requests require it. Effective change order management begins during pre-project planning by carefully reviewing contract language and project plans to anticipate and prevent unnecessary modifications.

In short: A construction change order is a formal written amendment to an existing contract that modifies scope, schedule, or cost when site conditions, design errors, or owner requests demand it. Managing change orders starts before the project does. Reviewing contract language and plans in…

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