Change Order in Construction Projects

In construction projects, deviations from agreed baselines, approved drawings and construction specifications are very common. They are actually part of the typical course of any construction project. Unfortunately, they are also one of the major sources of construction disputes among contractors, designers, and project owners. These deviations are technically known as change orders, associated by many with having negative time and cost implications on construction projects. It is impossible for the construction industry not to have change orders. However, in any construction project, contractors, clients, and designers will find that if change orders are managed via a clear, [...]