when the agreed scope, quantity, or price needs to change, a change order keeps everything official, documented, and on the RAILS.
changing your subcontract with the Contractor
you can initiate a change order on your subcontract at any time while work is in progress. your Contractor reviews and either approves, counters, or sends it back for revision.
modify existing work
how it works:
1. open your subcontract and tap request change order.
2. enter the revised unit cost or quantity, your explanation, and any supporting documents or photos.
3. submit. your Contractor reviews and approves or sends back for revision.
4. on approval, the subcontract updates and any additional funds are added to your escrow.
add new work
how it works:
1. submit a change order with the new scope, cost, and payment term.
2. your Contractor reviews. on approval, the new scope and value are added to your subcontract.
3. the additional funds are loaded into your subcontract escrow before you start the new work.
remove work
how it works:
1. submit a change order with the reduced scope and a negative cost delta.
2. on Contractor approval, the scope is removed and the subcontract value adjusts.
đŸ’¡ every change order is permanently documented on your subcontract. you always have a clear, timestamped record of what was agreed and when.