7 basic elements contributing to the cost of a change
by Ray Steeb

How do you control the cost of change orders? To begin with, you need to identify the basic elements of the cost of a change:

  • Identification of a needed change
  • Design process of the change to be made
  • Management of the change process
  • Additional time needed to make the change
  • Labor and materials needed to make the change
  • Negative impact of change on completed work
  • Labor’s attitude toward dealing with the change