10 Reasons

why your
Change Order CONSTRUCTION
CLAIMS
Claims Fail

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1. Poorly managed communication
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Lack of and coordination
GUIDE lead to
Effective
Communication misunderstandings.
and Regular meetings and clear
Coordination
documentation enhance success
rates.

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2. Inaccurate design plans result in
GUIDE
Errors and conflicts and disputes.
Omissions in
Design Collaboration between
Documentation contractors and the design team
is crucial for clarity.

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 Contracts lacking explicit change
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order provisions create STEP
3. GUIDE
ambiguity.
Inadequate
Contractual Engaging legal counsel ensures
Clauses comprehensive and clear
contracts.

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 Uncontrolled additional works
4. A STEP BY STEP
cause scope creep and strained
Excessive or GUIDE
Uncontrolled relationships.
Owner's
Additional Implementing a disciplined
Works change management process is
essential.

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Incomplete documentation
GUIDE
5. weakens the contractor's ability
Inadequate to support claims.
Documentation
Meticulous record-keeping from
the project's outset is crucial.

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 Inadequate planning leads to
A STEP BY
unrealistic timelines and STEP
6. GUIDE
underestimated costs.
Inaccurate
Project Planning Comprehensive project planning
and Estimation and stakeholder involvement are
essential.

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 Hidden conditions can lead to
A STEP BY
disputes without proper STEP
GUIDE
7. documentation.
Unforeseen Site Proactive identification and
Conditions
documentation of site conditions
are critical.

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Failure to assess the impacts
8. GUIDE
weakens the contractor's claim.
Insufficient
Change Order Establishing robust evaluation
Analysis procedures is crucial for
legitimacy.

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Timely submission is crucial to
9. GUIDE
prevent uncertainty and disputes.
Delayed Change
Order Efficient change order
Submission management systems ensure
prompt submissions

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 Legal advice is essential for
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10. navigating complex change
GUIDE
Failure to Seek order claims.
Claims
Expert/Legal Engaging legal experts in
Advice construction law strengthens the
contractor's position.

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