Change Orders

Stay on top of scope changes from request to approval

Change Orders don’t have to be a headache. Our system automatically updates contract amounts and tracks original versus revised budgets as changes roll in. Create Change Order Requests, bundle multiple items into a single CO, and obtain client approval online via electronic signatures. Your job costing and financials update automatically—so you always know exactly where you stand.

Document changes fast, get approvals faster, and keep budgets accurate

Streamlined change order management that updates contracts automatically, tracks budget impacts in real-time, and gets client approvals without the paper chase.

Update Contracts Automatically

When a Change Order gets approved, your contract amount updates instantly. No manual calculations, no spreadsheet gymnastics. Your project financials and job costing reports automatically track both the original and revised budgets.

Manage Change Requests Efficiently

Create and track Change Order Requests before they become official COs. Pull items from multiple requests into one finalized Change Order—giving you flexibility in how you present changes to clients.

Get Approvals Without the Paper Chase

Submit Change Orders online and receive electronic signatures with timestamps and IP addresses. No printing, scanning, or driving documents around town. Just faster approvals that keep projects moving.

Check out these Change Orders features

These individual features are tailor-made to meet your specific needs and preferences.

Change Order Creation

Create and manage change orders with full visibility from request to approval. Keep details organized and present pricing in the format that works best for your client.

Change Order Requests

Create and track requests before finalizing them. Pull items from multiple CORs into one Change Order. Keep a clear audit trail from request to approval.

Lump Sum & Itemized Options

Show clients detailed itemized breakdowns or group items into lump sum amounts. Present Change Orders however your client prefers—you control the level of detail.

Managing financials on a construction project
Change orders in Contractor Foreman

Change Order Management

Track and manage change orders through every stage. Keep status clear, capture key details, and ensure approvals are complete so nothing holds up the work.

Kanban Views & Filters

See what’s waiting for you and what’s waiting for clients instantly. Kanban columns organize by status, or use a list view with custom filters that stay in place.

Custom Fields & Signatures

The devil’s in the details with Change Orders. Add custom fields to capture exactly what you need. Need additional signatures? Just add them—no limitations on documentation.

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Custom field setup screen in Contractor Foreman

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. Once a Change Order is approved, the contract amount updates automatically. Your job costing reports and project financials track both the original and revised budgets, with all approved changes factored in.

Absolutely. You can pull items from multiple Change Order Requests and combine them into a single finalized Change Order. This gives you flexibility in how you present changes to your client.

Yes. If you know how to create an Estimate, you already know how to make a Change Order. The modules work the same way—nothing new to learn.

Yes. Use custom fields to capture whatever details matter most to your business. You can even add additional signature fields if you need multiple approvals or sign-offs on Change Orders.

Financial Tools

These individual features are tailor-made to meet your specific needs and preferences.

Bid Management

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Change Orders

Automatically update contract amounts with industry-standard change order forms that integrate seamlessly into your job costing and project financials.
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Estimates

Create professional, accurate estimates with bulk markups, electronic signatures, and instant client approval—all backed by real-time material and labor pricing.
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Invoices

Send professional progress invoices with retainage tracking, AIA-style billing (G702/G703), online payment options, and automatic updates to your accounts receivable.
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Online Payments

Accept credit card and ACH payments online with rates as low as 1%, syncing directly to QuickBooks and depositing funds faster into your account.
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Purchase Orders

Control purchases and track vendor commitments with POs that monitor delivered quantities, billed amounts, and automatically generate bills when materials arrive.
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Real-time Cost Database

Access up-to-the-minute material and labor prices from 1build.com or build your own cost library with vendor SKUs, photos, hidden markups, and item descriptions.
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Sub-Contracts

Create detailed subcontracts with terms, conditions, and scope of work—then track retainage, progress billing, and payments all in one place.
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Takeoffs

Built for contractors who estimate their own work and want a cleaner, more reliable process.
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