Change Order Tips

Change orders can be a challenge in the construction industry, but they are a necessary part of the business.  Don’t let your fear of change orders or simple mistakes cause you to leave thousands of dollars on the table each year.  Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of change orders.

• When signing an agreement with your customer, make sure the change order process is discussed
• Make sure everyone on your work crew understands the scope of work and that other things need to be identified to your chief as a potential change order
• It is better to request smaller change orders as they occur than to let them build up and then ask for a larger change order
• Remember to include any associated permitting, bond, insurance, or other fees when calculating the amount of a change order
• Do not start work until a change order is approved in writing

Our staff at Virtus Support Services is here to help you with change orders and just about any other back-office function you need.