A written order to the contractor authorizing an addition, deletion or revision in the work, within the general scope of work of the agreement, authorizing an adjustment in the agreement price or agreement time.

Directive, legal contract, used to make additions to or deletions from the original scope of work and/or drawings.

A written account of changes in quantities or work during the Construction Phase. Change orders must be approved at the appropriate level of authority as defined in the Change Order Management policy

A written order to the contractor signed by the owner and the architect issued after the execution of the contract, authorizing a change in the work or an adjustment in the contract sum or the contract time as originally defined by the contract documents; may add or subtract from or vary the scope of work. A change order may be signed by the architect alone (provided he or she has written authority from the owner).

Order which authorizes changes or modifications to the construction work originally shown in contract drawings, plans, or specifications.

A written document between the owner and the contractor signed by the owner and the contractor authorizing a change in the work or an adjustment in the contract sum or the contract time. A change order may be signed by the architect or engineer, provided they have written authority from the owner for such procedure and that a copy of such written authority is furnished to the contractor upon request. The contract sum and the contract time may be changed only by change order. A change order may be in the form of additional compensation or time; or less compensation or time known as a Deduction (from the contract) the amount deducted from the contract sum by change order. [Go to source

A request, usually in the form of a requisition to the Procurement Office, detailing the changes to be made to a purchase order. Once a requisition has been released and converted to a purchase order, the requisitioner can no longer make changes to the requisition. A change order requisition must be submitted to make changes.

written alteration/change in the provisions of a contract accomplished by mutual agreement of both parties.

written authorization to the contractor to make a change or addition to the work described in the original contract. The change order should reflect any changes in cost.

A written agreement or directive between contracted parties which represents an addition, deletion, or revision to the contract documents, identifies the change in price and time and describes the nature (scope) of the work involved. Also known as Contract Modifications. See Also: Contract Modifications

A formal notification to a supplier that a previous purchase order or contract must be changed in some form. This can result from changes in such things as quantity, due date or specification.

a document drafted by the designer to acknowledge a client request that is outside of the original scope for the project

a formal notification between a buyer and the supplier that reflects changes to an existing Purchase Order

a form signed by the client authorizing the contractor to do additional work not stated in the contract

a mutual agreement between the parties modifying the terms of the Contract

an alteration to a contract that may have additive, deductive or no cost impacts associated with the modifications to the original contract and may also have, or not have, schedule impacts

a post-award modification to the contract

a request made by a department to modify an active purchase

a requisition to modify an existing purchase order

a written agreement to change the work described in the original contract

A written document used to change the plans, specifications, and/or price of the construction contract.

An order authorized by the contracting officer directing the contractor to make changes within the scope of the contract, pursuant to contract provisions for such changes, with or without the consent of the contractor.

A modification made to the original contract; this change is typically to the price, the plans or other specification of the project. The change order must be in writing.

A written agreement entered into after the award of the Job Order that alters or amends the Job Order. Changes in the work requested are accomplished by the issuance of a new Job Order. Changes involving extensions of time, assessment of liquidated damages, adjustment for net credits, and minor additive changes are accomplished by issuance of a written change order to the original Job Order.

Written record of a change made to a building project once construction is under way. Builders may charge for each change order a home owner requests.

A written document used during the construction or remodeling of a home or building. The Property Owner and the Contractor modify the contract by agreeing to alter, add or delete an item.

A written document which modifies the plans and specifications and/or the price of the Construction Contract.

A written formal document that details any alterations made to construction plans.

A change in the original plan of construction agreed to by a general contractor and building owner or purchaser.

A revision to the construction contract. Typically, it adds or reduces the ‘Scope of Work’ on a project. This modification could either increase or decrease the cost of the project. It could also lengthen or shorten the time schedule.

When the scope of a translation or localization project expands, an agency will issue a change order that the client must approve before the additional work can be completed. Change orders can quickly turn an on-time and under-budget project into a painful experience for both clients and agencies. The key to avoiding change orders is to work closely with your agency to minimize any last-minute changes or additions.

A form used to amend the amount indicated on the original estimate due to the addition or deletion of items to be shipped or services requested by the customer. Registration Number: The number assigned by the van line to identify your shipment found in the upper right-hand corner of the Order for Service and the bill of lading.

A change in construction dimensions or materials issued after completion of construction documents, which may have an impact on floor area measurements.

An order issued any time there is a change in the specification, price or time set forth in the building contract as authorized by the owner, architect or engineer.

When a customer wants to make a change in their new home after the purchase agreement has been signed, a change order must be filled out with the Area Manager and approved by Shane Homes. Restrictions may apply depending on the current stage of construction.

Written authorization to add, delete, or change an item in a contract, with any cost savings or additions specified.

The client’s written order to the contractor, which authorizes a change in the construction work and contract time and/or amount. Typically, the design professional also signs the change order and then issues it to the contractor. Modifications to the contract documents after the project begins. Written order to the contractor signed by the owner and engineer/architect, issued sometimes even after the execution of the contract, authorizing a change in the work or an adjustment in the contract sum or the contract time. A change order may be signed by the architect or engineer, provided they have written authority from the owner for such procedure and that a copy of such written authority is furnished to the contractor upon request. A change order may also be signed by the contractor if he agrees to the adjustment in the contract sum or the contract time. The contract sum and the contract time may be changed only by change order.

Revisions to the contract documents which may or may not affect the contract price; such revisions may be required to correct plan errors, or accommodate unforeseen problems.

A written order signed by the contracting officer, directing the contractor to make changes that the changes clause of the contract authorizes the contracting officer to order without the consent of the contractor.

Applies only to client work requests that have been completed. To prevent unauthorized work, only a client can enter this request status. A client may request a Change Order, only for work that was previously completed by Spark. A Change Order must be requested via Spark's On-Line Job Tracking software. Notes must be accompanied by detailed, specific, instructions from the client, which are entered into Job Tracking Notes along with the Change Order request. Change Orders will be billed for by the hour at the appropriate rate as assigned by Spark. Once completed a Change Order will be Submitted for Review.

A document which changes the scope of work of a contract. It may modify price and duration of schedule.

An order issued to change or modify an existing purchase order.

A document that modifies the plans, specifications and/or the price of the sales order. Once

A change in the original plan of construction by a building owner or general contractor.

An addition and/or deletion to a building contract which documents and approves the change in the work to be done, and specifically the cost to be paid.

A modification of the construction contract to authorize a change in the work, an adjustment in the amount of the contract or a change in the contract time. The owner, architect and contractor must sign the change.

A form used to amend the amount indicated on the original estimate due to the addition or deletion of items to be shipped or services requested by the customer. Destination Agent: Agent located at or near your destination who provides necessary services and information at the end of your move.

A written order issued by the Director to the Contractor, covering changes in the plans or quantities, or both, within or beyond the scope of the Contract and establishing the basis of payment and time adjustments for the work affected by the changes.

An approved change request creates a change order against a dispatched purchase order that is sent to the vendor.

An order to change the work to be performed under a construction contract, usually given by an owner to a prime contractor or by a prime contractor to a subcontractor. A revision in the contract documents after the execution of the owner-contractor contract.

The documentation approved by the Capital Programs Management Group and submitted to the contractor, indicating a change in the cost, time, or scope of service required to complete a project.

Written order a contracting officer signs directing a contractor to change a contract. Go to the FAR 43.101.

A modification to an existing purchase order. Often used to add time and/or funds.

A document defining an alteration of construction plans.

Any modification of a construction contract, which is signed by the owner, the architect and the contractor. This would authorize a change in work, the amount of the contract or a change in the contract time.

A written alteration to a contract or purchase order, signed by the purchasing authority, in accordance with the terms of the contract, unilaterally directing the contractor to make changes.

A written authorization detailing specific additional work or modifications that are to be done on a particular job.

In industry (particularly the building and construction industries), a change order is a per-change charge for changes made to an order. This is needed when the client is indecisive about the needed product. To be fair to the product designer, a charge per change is assessed before carrying out the modification.