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Construction Change Order
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About the Construction Change Order template
A Construction Change Order is a formal written agreement that modifies the original construction contract, documenting changes to scope, cost, or schedule after work has begun. It protects both owner and contractor by creating an auditable record of what changed, why, and how much it affects the contract price and completion date. Without a signed change order, disputed extra work often goes unpaid and delays go unaccounted for.
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When to use a Construction Change Order
- βΈAn owner or architect requests added or altered work beyond the original drawings and specs
- βΈUnforeseen site conditions (rock, buried utilities, poor soil) require a scope or method change
- βΈDesign errors, omissions, or code updates force revisions after contract award
- βΈA schedule extension or acceleration needs formal cost and time adjustment before proceeding
What a good Construction Change Order includes
- βChange order number, project name, contract reference, and date
- βDetailed description of the changed work and reason for the change
- βCost breakdown: labor, materials, equipment, markup, and net adjustment to contract sum
- βSchedule impact: added or reduced days and revised substantial completion date
- βRevised contract total (original amount, prior changes, this change, new total)
- βSignature blocks for owner, contractor, and architect/engineer with dates
What's inside this template
The interactive form above gives you:
Purpose / summaryScope / detailsApproach / bodyDeliverables / outcomesNotes & sign-off
Tips & common mistakes
- π‘Get the change order signed before starting the work; proceeding on a verbal directive is the leading cause of unpaid extras and disputes.
- π‘Itemize costs rather than lumping into a single figure, so reviewers can validate quantities and markup against the contract.
- π‘Always state the time impact explicitly, even when zero days, to avoid waiving delay claims later.
How it works
- 1. Fill it in β type directly into the fields, tables and sections above.
- 2. Brand it β add your organization name and logo with the Branding button.
- 3. Export β print to PDF, or become a member to white-label and sync across devices.
FAQ
What is a Construction Change Order?οΌ
It is a signed document that amends an existing construction contract, adjusting the scope of work, the contract price, and the completion schedule. Once executed by all parties it becomes part of the contract.
What is the difference between a change order and a change directive?οΌ
A change order is a mutually agreed amendment signed before work proceeds, while a construction change directive (CCD) is a unilateral instruction from the owner or architect to proceed immediately when price or terms are not yet settled. The directive is later reconciled into a formal change order.
Who has to sign a change order for it to be valid?οΌ
Typically the owner, the general contractor, and the architect or engineer of record, though the exact signatories depend on the contract terms. It is not enforceable until every required party signs and dates it.
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