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Change Orders in Construction – 101 Guide

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Change orders are common to construction projects. Whatever is the case, it is important to know how you can more effectively handle a change order as it can change your project both time and money. What is a change order in construction? What causes a change order.

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Understanding ‘Change Orders’ in Construction Projects: A Comprehensive Guide

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Change orders are a critical aspect of project execution. They reflect adjustments to the original project scope and can significantly impact the budget and timeline. This comprehensive guide will walk you through what change orders are, why they are important, and how they are managed effectively.

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What Is a Change Order?

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What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. Key Takeaways.

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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

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Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services. Competitively Bidding the Project.

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Tired of Late, Over-Budget, and Just Plain LOUSY Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes?

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If you are Tired of Late, Over-Budget, and Just Plain LOUSY Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes, then do these 3 steps! Achieving this level of common information sharing alone would greatly reduce miscommunications, error and omissions, and change orders! Reshape your teams and raise transparency.

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Construction Project Metrics

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Please submit yours… # of Projects Completed / Value of Project Completed % of # of Projects Completed (number) versus # of Projects Planned (same for Value) % of # of Projects Completed (number) versus # of Projects Budgeted (same for Value) % of # of Projects Completed (number) Completed On-Budget (same for Value) % of # of Projects Completed (..)

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Construction Program Portfolio Management

Job Order Contracting

Program management applies a robust process to each project and/or work order. This programmatic approach mitigates miscommunication, waste, and change orders. The net result is 90%+ of repair, renovation, sustainability, and new builds are completed in a quality manner, on-time, and on-budget.