6 Ways to Minimize Change Order Disputes
- Change Orders, Contracts, Documentation
- November 23, 2021
By Jack Biltis, eBacon Inc. Change orders. Just the phrase can send a shiver down the spine of even the most seasoned construction professional. While often viewed as an operational headache impacting project timelines and budgets, the ripple effects of a disorganized change order process extend significantly into the realm of payroll. For payroll managers
READ MOREBy William Underwood, Jones Walker, LLP The use of delegated design on projects can create many practical benefits. But it can also create additional pitfalls and risks for contractors accepting delegated design responsibilities. Recognizing and understanding these various considerations is important for contractors taking on delegated design roles. This article examines some of these considerations
READ MOREBy Claire Wilson, Siteline Change orders are a fact of life in construction. If you’ve worked in the industry for any length of time, you know that no project—regardless of how meticulously planned—ever goes exactly as expected. In fact, an analysis by the AIA of over 18,000 construction projects found that 100% of them required
READ MOREBy Eric Travers, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter For subcontractors, change orders are a fact of life on construction projects. They can stem from design revisions, unforeseen conditions, impacts from general contractor (GC) decisions or interference from other trades, or owner-driven scope expansions. While change orders almost by definition mean more work—and potentially more revenue—they
READ MOREAn Interview With Adrienne Smoot Edwards, Regeneracy, Inc. In theory, change orders in construction projects are simply adjustments—modifications to scope, timeline, or materials that allow for flexibility as a project evolves. In practice, however, change orders can create chaos—especially when it comes to project schedules. For subcontractors, they’re not just inconvenient—they’re a major threat to
READ MOREBy Jack Rubinger No one ever said that documentation is the most fun part of business, but documentation and clear communications separate the amateurs from the professionals. Even a job as simple and straightforward as a roof repair can be botched when follow-up documents are misleading, filled with industry jargon or are slow in their
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