Managing Variations and Change Orders
Updated: 7 days ago
Changes are almost inevitable on a building project. What matters is agreeing them properly before the work happens.
This guide shows how to stay in control.
Agree before you act
Get a written price and time effect before the contractor carries out a change.
Structural implications
A small layout tweak can affect beams, foundations or approvals. Check with the engineer first.
Keeping a change log
A change register shows the running total and prevents arguments at final account.
Avoiding scope creep
Review requested changes against the brief and budget, and decide whether they are worth it.
Final account
Reconcile all changes at the end so the final figure is no surprise.
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