Change order review checklist
A practical sequence for checking scope, pricing, documentation and downstream effects.
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Better information. More defensible decisions.
Practical guidance for evaluating construction change orders, supporting evidence and project risk.
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The owner’s guide to change order verification
Understand what a complete request should contain, recognize common warning signs and document the reasoning behind the final decision.
- Required supporting documentation
- Scope and pricing questions
- Review and decision checklist
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Start with the questions that matter.
Guides, checklists and explainers for clearer change order review.
Change orders don’t just add cost. They compound it.
How requested changes can affect cost, schedule, productivity and project relationships.
Read overview →What documents should support a change order?
A guide to contracts, drawings, estimates, schedules, invoices and supporting records.
See document list →What is change order verification?
How verification differs from tracking, workflow management and final approval.
Read explainer →How CO-Ver reviews a change order
How project context, cost data and AI-assisted analysis support human decisions.
See how it works →What does CO-Verified mean?
The intended verification record, supporting findings and customer decision authority.
Explore product →What the research says
Change orders don’t just add cost. They compound it.
A proposed change can affect cost control, schedule, productivity and the working relationship between project parties. A consistent review process helps teams see those effects before deciding how to respond.
Practical tool
Six checks before your decision.
You make every decision. CO-Ver provides the flow and the information.
- Define the change.Confirm the requested scope and why it is needed.
- Check the contract.Review relevant terms, allowances and original scope.
- Review the backup.Gather drawings, estimates, invoices, schedules and supporting correspondence.
- Examine pricing.Review quantities, labor, materials, markups and available cost context.
- Consider downstream effects.Identify possible schedule, coordination and portfolio impacts.
- Document the decision.Record questions, findings, resolution and final customer action.
Change order basics
Questions worth asking.
What is construction change order verification?
It is the review of a proposed construction change and its supporting information before a decision is made.
How is verification different from change order management?
Management covers tracking, communication and approvals. Verification focuses on examining the request and supporting evidence.
Why review change order pricing?
Reviewing pricing and supporting documents can identify questions about scope, quantities or costs before responding.
Does CO-Ver approve the change order?
No. CO-Ver presents verification findings and supporting evidence. The customer retains final decision and approval authority.
Bring clarity to your next change order.
See how CO-Ver can help your team review change orders.
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