Construction Change Orders Law and Legal Definition
A change order is a written order signed by a contracting officer, directing the contractor to make a change that the changes clause authorizes the contracting officer to order without the contractor's consent. A change order is a charge for work not included in a contract's scope of work. Change order procedures and requirements are governed by contract terms and contract law, as well as various laws, which vary by jurisdiction, for publicly funded projects.
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- American Stock Exchange AMEX
- Army and Air Force Exchange Service [AAFES]
- Asset Exchange or Conversion Transaction
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