To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: It is the rare construction project that is completed without any change in the work. In most sophisticated construction projects, the contractual mechanism for managing these changes involves the issuance of a change order. However, managing change orders is not something project teams are always well-trained on, which can cause issues for small and big contractors alike. Let’s walk through some of the items a contractor should keep in mind when negotiating a change order with an owner. 1. MAKE SURE YOUR PROJECT MANAGER HAS READ AND IS FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTRACT