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5 Mistakes Builders Make with Change Orders (and How to Avoid Them)

Change orders are one of the most consequential pieces of any construction project...and one of the most commonly mishandled. Done well, they protect margins, clarify expectations, and keep projects moving. Done poorly, they cause disputes, delays, and lost revenue.

Most change order problems don't come from a single dramatic failure. They come from small, repeated mistakes that get baked into how a team works.

Below are five of the most common mistakes—and what to do instead.

1. Relying on Verbal Agreements

2. Vague or Incomplete Scope Descriptions

3. Skipping the Internal Review

4. Treating Change Orders as Internal-Only

5. Losing Track of Cumulative Impact

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Topics: Best Practices Change Orders Financials Project Health

Maximizing Margins: The Key to Ensuring Profitable Construction Projects

Profitability is the foundation of every thriving construction business. Yet, in an industry rife with tight margins, fluctuating costs, and complex projects, tracking and optimizing profits can feel like an uphill battle. Many builders fall into the trap of focusing solely on revenue, overlooking the detailed financial insights that separate profitable projects from those that barely break even.

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Topics: Business Building Best Practices Financials Project Health