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The change order: no surprises, in writing.
A change order records work that was not in the original agreement, what it costs, and the new contract total. By default it states that no work on the change begins until it is signed.
When you would use a change order.
The client adds something
An extra outlet, a bigger window, an upgraded finish.
You find a hidden problem
Rot behind the wall, an old line that fails inspection.
A material is unavailable
Swapping to a different product that costs more or less.
The schedule changes cost
A delay caused by the client that adds time or crew cost.
Top to bottom, what the page shows.
This is the order a client reads it in, and the same sections AeroInvoice puts on a change order.
- Who and where
The owner, the contractor and the job.
- Contract summary
The original contract sum, the total of earlier changes, this change, and the new contract sum. The new sum is the headline.
- Line items
What the change adds or removes, priced.
- Totals
The cost of this change.
- Notes
Why the change is needed and how it affects the schedule.
- Signatures
Owner and contractor both sign. Work on the change waits for this.
- Number prefix
- CO
- Signed by
- Owner and contractor both sign.
Tips
- Get it signed before you buy materials or start the extra work.
- Number change orders in sequence so the running contract total is always clear.
- State any effect on the finish date.
How it differs from similar documents.
Good to know.
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