things change on job sites. change orders keep everyone aligned when they do — adjusting scope or cost with minimal disruption.
changing the contract
when existing scope or cost needs to shift, either you or your Contractor can initiate a change order. both parties review and agree before anything updates.
how it works:
1. the initiating party opens a change order, enters the delta — budget change, duration change, explanation — and submits.
2. the other party reviews and either approves or sends it back for revision.
3. on approval, the phase budget and timeline update instantly. if the change adds cost, fund the delta with a new transfer.
💡 a complete audit trail of every change order is kept on the project permanently.
adding to the contract
need to add new scope that wasn't in the original contract? a change order handles that too. your Contractor submits the new phase or line items, you review and approve, and the additional scope joins the RAILS like everything else — funded, tracked, and rewarded on completion.
how to add scope:
1. your Contractor submits a change order with the new scope and cost.
2. review the details and approve.
3. fund the new scope from your project wallet to activate it.
💡 adding scope via change order keeps everything in one place — your archive will reflect the full picture of the project as it evolved.