Practice / Contract amendment
Change order
Definition
A written agreement that changes the scope, price, or schedule of a construction contract after it is signed.
Fig. 252 — Change order: schematic studyNOT TO SCALE
Structural & construction notes
Change orders should be approved before the extra work starts. Design changes during construction are a common source of cost overruns.
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