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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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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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The Pillars of Sustainable Facilities Management

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80%-90% of all projects are completed on-time, on-budget, and in a quality manner. Owners are knowledgeable of cost management and implications as are design-builders, inclusive of assessing risk related to any changes or issues. Change orders are managed and virtually eliminated.

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Construction Cost Management is now Possible

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80%-90% of all projects are late, over-budget, or completed unsatisfactorily. Owners are far less knowledgeable of cost management and implications than builders, inclusive of assessing risk related to any changes or performance issues. Change order management is beyond the capability of many owners.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

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GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. “Despite the fact that these basic characteristics have been published and known for decades, we find that many agencies still lack the ability to develop cost estimates that can satisfy them”. –

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Preconstruction Meeting: A Quick Guide to Success   

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They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. In fact, surveys show that construction projects routinely come in over budget. Contract review Review all contracts, plans, and legal documents with all stakeholders.

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Data Scientists Reveal 5 Surprising Construction Insights to Manage Risk 

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And with good reason: the right insights can improve everything from project cost and timeline accuracy to reducing the risk of lawsuits and disputes, and even winning more business. Or implementing new safety training to mitigate worker injury risk You can then use that knowledge to anticipate and better manage risk for future jobs.

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