Change orders can quickly become a source of contention on construction projects and are often the subject of major disputes. As a result, it is important for stakeholders to carefully draft and negotiate the change order and related provisions pre-contract.

The key portions in a change order clause beyond the obvious (i.e. changes have to be in writing) include the following:

Considering these elements on the front end of drafting and negotiating the change order provision can help to avoid disputes in construction projects.

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