When we evaluate construction change order and variation management, it’s important to consider the common causes of variation orders including:
- the scope or the schedule of the project has changed
- the equipment needed to perform a task is unavailable
- the project owner or contractor is suffering financial difficulties
- there are conflicts between contract documents
- working drawings are inadequate or incomplete
- changes in design by consultants
- a shortage of skilled manpower
- a shortage of quality materials
- shoddy workmanship, requiring demolition and rework
- delays in procuring building materials
- poor weather conditions or natural disasters
- a lack of strategic planning
