Change order
A document that outlines changes to the original construction contract, often involving adjustments in scope, cost, or schedule.
Change orders can significantly impact the project’s scope, cost, and schedule, requiring approval from all involved parties.
Used in a sentence
Due to unforeseen site conditions, we'll need to issue a change order to modify the project scope.
Synonyms/variation
Contract Modification
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