We don’t like surprise change orders and neither should you! Change orders can significantly alter the scope, on-time completion and cost of a project. Many construction disputes arise from change orders due to discrepancies that focus on whether the substance of a change order is actually new work or whether it was included in the original scope of work. Many construction firms simply bid with a low-bid mentality. That is, the bid is based solely on what is shown on the architectural plans – no further review or research of the plan details and potential hidden issues is completed prior to construction. Then, when issues arise during construction and after the initial pricing phase, a change order must be submitted - thus increasing costs. Rowe-Mitchell believes this is the wrong approach to construction. That’s why our president, Robert Mitchell painstakingly reviews every detail of the architectural plan, project plan, scope, price and timeline before construction begins. This keeps change orders to a minimum, thus allowing for on-time completion and projects within budget. |