What is a Construction Change Order? The Impact on Projects & Costs

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As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. When it's requested, you can’t tell a project owner no and you can’t simply ignore the change; you have to find a solution (and fast). First, change orders while painful at times, are almost expected. According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project.

A change order is needed when something significant needs to be modified in the original scope of work of the construction contract. It serves as a legal record of the agreement between the customer and the contractor to the new work and the price to perform it.

If you are working with a client who submits a request to modify the contract in a meaningful way, the change order process will begin immediately. You’ll need to have the estimating and takeoff team crunch the numbers quickly so that the schedule is not held up, waiting for the signed-off change order.

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What is a construction change order?

A change order is work that is either added or removed from the original scope of a project assigned by a contract that the contractor and client agreed to.

When a contractor enters an agreement with a client for work, there should be an understanding that change orders will likely be required at some point in the construction process. This is just part of the game.

Field conditions may vary, especially soils or groundwater; the client may change their mind on a wall’s location or want to remove a portion of the building footprint.

The primary takeaway with change orders is that legal agreements are related to changes to the original design and contract between the construction team and the client.

The importance of change orders

Change orders are essential for construction contractors. They protect contractors from being pressured into doing extra work beyond the agreed-upon terms of the contract. While it may seem easier to make a handshake agreement on price for additional work with a client, that is a dangerous game for a contractor.

Without change orders, there will be no record of the contract’s changes with the client, and you may end up being left holding the bag. A change order also provides cover from accusations of work left unperformed and holds both sides accountable.

How much do change orders cost?

The cost of change can add up if owners want to make constant project changes. Commonly, contractors will include a change order markup in the construction contract up front. On average, this markup percentage is about 10-15% for overhead and profit.

What is a change order request (COR)?

A change order request (COR) is a formal document compiled by a contractor to let a project owner or client know the scope of work has changed, why it has changed, and that changes to the contract are being requested as well.

In short, the contractor groups related potential change orders (PCOs) by issue and scope of work, and turns them into a more comprehensive change order (CO). Once all parties understand and agree to the change order request, the changes can be executed contractually.

This is a more efficient way for normal, contractual conflicts with cost and schedule to surface rather than requiring a change order every time a new issue is discovered.

What is construction change directive (CCD)?

A construction change directive (CCD) is a direct and timely command from the project owner to change work or direction on a project immediately according to the project contract. A CCD is different from a change order. Since these directives are so timely, CCD's generally are temporary to keep work going and are not as formal as change orders themselves. Cost and schedule impacts are typically determined after the directive has been issued.

What is a change order dispute?

A change order dispute occurs when there is a conflict or disagreement once a formal change order request has been made. Typically, the owner or general contractor will have an issue with the change order that may conflict with the original contract, scope of work, or resolution and/or payment. Construction disputes in general can be costly and timely and have an significant impact on project progress and relationships.

Who creates change orders?

The contractor or subcontractor is responsible for preparing the change orders.

Several team members may be involved in estimating the new work’s cost before turning it over to the project manager to sign off with the client. Prime contractors and subs may need to coordinate on the change order process to make sure they are effectively communicating the changes that may affect different phases of construction.

How do you start a change order?

The change order process begins when a client comes to their contractor to make changes to the building or site. This could be something like needing to updates the limits of earthwork or foundation design based on unforeseen complications with bearing soil or a decision to revise the layout of a room to serve a different purpose.

Representatives from the owner and contractor meet to discuss what needs to be changed and how stakeholders can accomplish it. From there, the contractor will work up an estimate of the cost of the additional work. People working on the project can accelerate this entire process if the original contract includes standard unit costs for work that help make the change order more transparent. Once both parties sign the change order, work can begin.

Types of change orders

There are three main types of change orders that all contractors should be familiar with, which are:

  • Additive change orders
  • Deductive change orders
  • Partial termination.

All three types of change orders involve different contractual revisions. 

Additive change order

An additive change order is the most common.

In this scenario, a client will ask you to provide them with a price to supplement the original contract with additional tasks.

Ensure that the expectations are clearly outlined in the change order so that you and the client fully agree on the additional work you will perform.

Deductive change order

A deductive change order will remove a specified portion of work from the contract, lowering the total price.

Deductive change orders typically address minor reductions in the overall scope of the work. If your contract allows for deductive change orders, you and the client will have to negotiate the contract’s value based on the removed work. This may not be easy, depending on how you and the clients have structured the contract.

Partial termination

Construction contracts typically include language allowing for partial termination.

This is used when a client seeks to delete large portions of the scope of work. A client cannot utilize widescale change orders to alter the scope of work dramatically. If the customer tries to make too many reductions to the contract via change orders, it could ultimately void the contract.

Utilizing ProEst for your bids and takeoffs can take the headache out of negotiating deductive change orders and partial termination because your team will be able to quickly verify the items and work to be eliminated and support your proposed terms.

What to include in a change order

The following should be included in a change order;

1. Project and contract information

  • Project name and address
  • Contract number
  • Owner’s name and address
  • Change order number
  • The main contractor’s name and contact
  • Name and contact information of the contractor submitting the change order

2. Description of the requested change compared to the original contract 

The proposed change of work, reasons, and details are outlined in this section. 

3. Updated schedule

The new schedule should be put down showing all the changes. The number of days needed to complete the change and the date when it will be finished should be included in the new schedule.

4. Cost of the change

The change order involves changing tasks, leading to varying costs than earlier projected. The costs to be accounted for are the tax, profits, overhead, insurance, and all other adjustments that the change brings.

5. Updated contract value

The document should include the original and proposed contract value. The cost of the current change order and the value of all previous ones is also detailed.

Change order process

The following is the process for carrying out the change order.

Step 1: Contract is signed

The construction contract showing the budget, schedule, and scope of work is signed by agreeing parties after bidding and negotiation.

Step 2: Issues are raised

The contractual agreements begin to have arising issues from some changes. The changes could come from new regulation changes, owner changes, procurement issues, or design errors and omissions.

Step 3: The change is proposed

After the changes are proposed, the subcontractors estimate the change’s impact on the project’s timing, the scope of work, and budget.

Step 5: The change is reviewed

The owner reviews these changes within a limited time frame and may ask for additional information to accept or reject the proposal. 

Step 5: The change is agreed upon

The owner and contractor agree upon the proposed changes, and the amendment document begins to be prepared.  

Step 6: Amending the original contract

The parties involved signing the amended document. The workers are updated on the amendment by the contractor for implementation. The new scope of work is shared with timelines to help the crew adjust.

How to improve change order management

Proper change order management enables teams to mitigate the significant construction costs and schedule disruptions. Still, for many construction companies, effective management is a major paint point. Preventing change orders from occurring and managing them when they occur requires a cultural and procedural shift.

Nonetheless, through the proper use of technology in the construction industry, good communication, and better data collection practices, construction companies can reduce the amount of time and money wasted on change orders.

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Better designs and visualization

Building information modeling (BIM) technology is a model-based process that provides insight to architects, engineers, and designers as they plan the construction of buildings and infrastructure. BIM helps in the design phase by providing more accurate visualizations before the building phase begins.

Furthermore, BIM can also be bridged into the field during construction. While changes that occur during actual construction will be significantly more expensive than in the design phase, BIM can help provide a more accurate analysis of the total impact. BIM integrated tools also provide better data during the construction phase, which enables project managers to better predict how changes will affect the overall project.

Improve communications throughout construction

Good communication is essential for large construction projects. Many companies now use specialized software to link teams of unconnected parties and promote collaboration throughout the design and construction process. The adoption of such software facilitates better communication across the board. This ensures that everyone is up to date on the latest developments. If a change occurs, all members of the team are alerted and can participate in the discussion, thus preventing miscommunications or missed information that can lead to even more project delays.

The right construction cost management software can be used to link involved parties on the jobsite or where ever they happen to be. This is crucial during the construction phase when different members of the team are working from different sites and environments. Increased documentation of the change also improves the ability to manage future change and consequential costs.

Cloud-based document management adds visibility and accountability to a project. Electronic communications management also enables companies to get rid of manual tracking of change orders via Excel, email, and paper. This ensures that documentation is available instantly to anyone who needs it and speeds up the spread of information to ensure maximum efficiency.

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Empower better change order management with more data

Successful change management is often a decision making process. With more information and data available, project managers are better able to minimize the cost and schedule impact when a change order occurs. As mentioned, BIM and communications software improves data collection efforts.

Robust data collection and data management come back to the use of proper technology and software. Companies that use multiple disjointed applications for managing their data run the risk of missing important pieces of information. With all of the information available through one organizing source, project managers are able to see the sum total of data available and make informed decisions based on that information. In order for the data to be made available to project managers, everyone must use the same software to share their information.

Change order restrictions

Of course, change orders have their limitations which would most likely be stated in the original contract. Commonly, change order percentage limitations are put in place. For instance, there will be limits for change orders to exceed a specified percentage of the original contract value.

Scope limitations can also be set by the owners in the contract. Any proposes change outside of the scope limitations could result in going back to the drawing board on contract negotiations. 

Avoiding change orders

Change orders aren’t necessarily a bad thing for the contractor.

If the change order process is followed correctly, they’ll be paid for additional time, labor and materials.

Change orders aren’t great for the project owner, however. Too many change orders will drive up the cost of the project and could blow up the budget. Some change orders are unavoidable, but contractors can take some steps to limit them.

Most importantly, double and triple-checking the contract before signing it. Clients need to have a complete understanding of what the contractor agrees to do. Don’t just assume they’re going to paint your bathroom after installing the fixtures. If it’s not in the contract, that’s a change order.

Additionally, it’s essential to make sure that all engineering documents have been thoroughly vetted. All field investigations and testing should have also been completed to avoid any surprises related to something like a roof’s soil or condition.

FAQs

Can a change order be refused?

Stubborn owners might fight over price or refuse to sign change orders when presented because they feel the initial contract should have covered the work. It is essential to document everything that led to the change order – field conditions, design flaws, conversations with site engineers, and owners. Take photographs as well. If the owner continues refusing to acknowledge the change order, it may ultimately lead to a legal battle. Contractors need to build a strong case to make sure they get paid for their hard work.

How do you deal with large change orders?

If a change order is so large that it completely changes the contract’s size and scope, it may be rejected because it is so far beyond what both parties initially agreed to.

Continuous or large change orders can be complicated for contractors to handle, especially if payment is not upfront. If the client is continually pushing for changes to the contract, make sure they are reasonable.

How Does a Change Order Affect the Construction Timeline?

A change order can either extend or shorten the construction timeline, depending on the complexity of the changes. Delays can occur due to the need for additional work, materials, or permits.

How Does a Change Order Impact the Construction Budget?

Change orders often increase the overall cost of the project because they may involve additional labor, materials, or design alterations that were not included in the original contract.

Can a Change Order Be Negotiated?

Yes, change orders can be negotiated between the client and contractor before they are formally approved. Both parties can discuss adjustments to costs, scope, and timeline to reach a mutually agreeable solution.

What is the Difference Between a Change Order and a Change Directive?

A change order is mutually agreed upon by both the contractor and client. A change directive, on the other hand, is a unilateral decision by the client or architect to make changes, and it doesn’t require contractor approval initially, but the contractor is still obligated to perform the work.

How Does a Change Order Differ from a Contract Addendum?

A change order modifies specific terms within the existing contract, whereas a contract addendum adds new information or clauses to the original agreement without altering its core structure.

Anticipate construction change orders

As you know by now, change orders will happen at some point on your projects, and the worst thing you could do is be ill-prepared. Instead of taking a defensive approach, or worse, ignoring them completely, get out in front of potential changes before they become an issue and always anticipate the potential for a change. With a streamlined change order process adapted for your company, you’ll reduce the frustration of the dreaded change order and be able to work more efficiently in the event of the unexpected, keeping your project moving forward as a result.

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Grace Ellis

As Manager of Content Marketing Strategy at Autodesk and Editor in Chief of the Digital Builder Blog, Grace has nearly 15 years of experience creating world-class content for technology firms. She has been working within the construction technology space for the last 6+ years and is passionate about empowering industry professionals with cutting-edge tools and leading strategies that improve the quality of their jobs and lives.
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We use Call Tracking to provide customized phone numbers for our campaigns. This gives you faster access to our agents and helps us more accurately evaluate our performance. We may collect data about your behavior on our sites based on the phone number provided. Call Tracking Privacy Policy
Wunderkind
We use Wunderkind to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Wunderkind. Ads are based on both Wunderkind data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Wunderkind has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Wunderkind to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Wunderkind Privacy Policy
ADC Media
We use ADC Media to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by ADC Media. Ads are based on both ADC Media data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that ADC Media has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to ADC Media to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. ADC Media Privacy Policy
AgrantSEM
We use AgrantSEM to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by AgrantSEM. Ads are based on both AgrantSEM data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that AgrantSEM has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to AgrantSEM to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. AgrantSEM Privacy Policy
Bidtellect
We use Bidtellect to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Bidtellect. Ads are based on both Bidtellect data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Bidtellect has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Bidtellect to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Bidtellect Privacy Policy
Bing
We use Bing to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Bing. Ads are based on both Bing data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Bing has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Bing to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Bing Privacy Policy
G2Crowd
We use G2Crowd to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by G2Crowd. Ads are based on both G2Crowd data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that G2Crowd has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to G2Crowd to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. G2Crowd Privacy Policy
NMPI Display
We use NMPI Display to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by NMPI Display. Ads are based on both NMPI Display data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that NMPI Display has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to NMPI Display to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. NMPI Display Privacy Policy
VK
We use VK to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by VK. Ads are based on both VK data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that VK has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to VK to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. VK Privacy Policy
Adobe Target
We use Adobe Target to test new features on our sites and customize your experience of these features. To do this, we collect behavioral data while you’re on our sites. This data may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, your IP address or device ID, your Autodesk ID, and others. You may experience a different version of our sites based on feature testing, or view personalized content based on your visitor attributes. Adobe Target Privacy Policy
Google Analytics (Advertising)
We use Google Analytics (Advertising) to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Google Analytics (Advertising). Ads are based on both Google Analytics (Advertising) data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Google Analytics (Advertising) has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Google Analytics (Advertising) to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Google Analytics (Advertising) Privacy Policy
Trendkite
We use Trendkite to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Trendkite. Ads are based on both Trendkite data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Trendkite has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Trendkite to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Trendkite Privacy Policy
Hotjar
We use Hotjar to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Hotjar. Ads are based on both Hotjar data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Hotjar has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Hotjar to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Hotjar Privacy Policy
6 Sense
We use 6 Sense to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by 6 Sense. Ads are based on both 6 Sense data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that 6 Sense has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to 6 Sense to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. 6 Sense Privacy Policy
Terminus
We use Terminus to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Terminus. Ads are based on both Terminus data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Terminus has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Terminus to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Terminus Privacy Policy
StackAdapt
We use StackAdapt to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by StackAdapt. Ads are based on both StackAdapt data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that StackAdapt has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to StackAdapt to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. StackAdapt Privacy Policy
The Trade Desk
We use The Trade Desk to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by The Trade Desk. Ads are based on both The Trade Desk data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that The Trade Desk has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to The Trade Desk to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. The Trade Desk Privacy Policy
RollWorks
We use RollWorks to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by RollWorks. Ads are based on both RollWorks data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that RollWorks has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to RollWorks to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. RollWorks Privacy Policy

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