Six Steps for Successful Change Order Management

摘要

The purpose of this article is to discuss sound change order management practices and strategies to resolve change requests that occur during a construction project. Change in the construction industry is inevitable, and it occurs to some degree during almost every construction project. Changes may be minor, such as requesting additional money for the purchase of a valve. Or, changes may be complex, such as requesting millions of dollars for schedule delays and labor productivity losses. This article identifies six steps for the parties involved in a construction project to implement as part of change order management prior to the start of construction, during project execution, and, if resolution regarding a change is not reached, through the negotiation process. Following these steps can help ensure that changes are managed efficiently and effectively, which, in turn, can lead to the overall success of a project.