Change order basics - Part I

The first in a series report on change orders is presented. Unless they specifically allow the owner to make changes, all construction contracts are changeless contracts. However, most construction contracts do have changes clauses. A wise contractor will know what steps he or she can take to improv...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Contractor 2012-01, Vol.59 (1), p.30
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