Change Order
A formal modification to the original contract scope, cost, or schedule. Change orders are among the most workflow-intensive processes in construction, involving field identification, documentation, pricing, approval chains, and billing integration.
Why It Matters in Construction
Change order management is where most construction software breaks down. Generic tools cannot handle the multi-step approval chains, conditional routing, and financial integration that change orders require.
Common Examples
- A field superintendent identifies additional work and submits a change request with photos and scope description.
- An approval chain routes the change order through PM, operations, and client based on dollar thresholds.
- Approved change orders automatically update project budgets, schedules, and billing records.