ConsensusDocs ConsensusDocs is publishing a new ConsensusDocs 242 Change in Services and Compensation, a change order for design services by a design professional. In the design and construction industry, one thing is certain – change. The work scope included in basic design services an architect or engineer provides occurs somewhat regularly. Previously, ConsensusDocs did not have a… Continue reading New ConsensusDocs 242 Design Professional Change Order Form Helps Facilitate Compensation for Changes in Design Services
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The Importance of Change Orders on Construction Claims
Amy Wolfshohl | Porter Hedges While change orders are widely viewed as a mechanism to increase the contract price in a construction contract, sophisticated players understand that change orders can and should be used to manage claims. From the owner’s perspective, change orders are often used to finalize compensation and delay days for specific changes… Continue reading The Importance of Change Orders on Construction Claims
Washington Adds Change Order Protections to Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers on Washington Public and Private Projects
Laurie Hager | Snell & Wilmer Many construction contracts require the contractor to obtain a signed change order before performing work that deviates from the original contract scope. But in practice, contractors are often faced with the dilemma of waiting to obtain a signed change order from the owner or upstream contractor for requested additional… Continue reading Washington Adds Change Order Protections to Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers on Washington Public and Private Projects
New Law Requires Timely Payment of Undisputed Change Order Claims
Bart Reed | Stoel Rives RCW 39.04.360, effective June 6, 2024, sets forth protections and assurances of payment for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers that perform undisputed changed or additional work on both public and private construction projects in Washington and imposes payment obligations on public and private owners to the extent the changed or additional… Continue reading New Law Requires Timely Payment of Undisputed Change Order Claims
New Law Requires Change Orders Be Paid Within 30 Days for Private Construction in Washington
James Yand | Miller Nash The Washington legislature continues its quest to bring private construction in line with the same rules as public work projects. On February 28, the Washington State Senate unanimously approved Substitute Senate Bill 6192, subsequently signed by the governor, which modifies change order prompt payment in contracts. For public works projects… Continue reading New Law Requires Change Orders Be Paid Within 30 Days for Private Construction in Washington