Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 812 of 1605
A written change order in construction is best described as:
a.A notice that the contractor is quitting the job
b.A separate lawsuit filed against the owner
c.A verbal understanding that scope has changed
d.A written amendment documenting an agreed change in scope, price, and/or schedule
Explanation
A change order is a written amendment to the original contract that documents an agreed-upon change in the scope of work, the contract price, the schedule, or all three. Reducing changes to writing protects both parties by creating a clear record and preventing disputes over extras. A verbal understanding is risky and often disputed; a change order is the formal, signed instrument that alters the existing agreement, not a lawsuit or a termination notice.
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