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Oct 14, 2023 · A Variation Order is an official document that outlines modifications or adjustments to a project’s original scope of work. Variation orders can cover various aspects, including changes in design specifications, materials, quantities, timelines, or any other contractual terms.
Variation orders are an essential part of construction projects, as they help to formalize changes to the project scope, design, or contract terms. Effective management of variation orders is critical to ensuring that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
A variation order (also called change order) is a formal document issued either by the contractor or the client for changes in the project such as changes in the project scope, design, completion date, contract price, etc.
What is a Variation Order? A Variation Order refers to any increase/decrease in quantities within the general scope of the project as bid and awarded, in any of the following aspects: Introduction of new work items that are not included in the original contract; or.
Definition of Variation Order. A variation order is issued by Company to Contractor, as an instruction to vary the scope of the contracted work. Variations may be changes – either increases or reductions – in the amount, type, quality, execution or schedule of the work.
Variations in construction contracts can mean changes to the terms of the contract or it can mean changes to the scope or character of the works. In this article, Lim Chuen Ren looks at variations in construction contracts in the latter sense.
A variation order is a written agreement to change, add to, or otherwise alter the work originally specified in the contract. Variation orders, in general, involve changes in scope, time and material for additional work and additional costs for additional working hours.
