Construction change order template

Capture the change, the cost, and the new schedule on one page. Download a signed-ready PDF in seconds.

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Contractor

Business name

Address

Phone

License # (optional)

Owner / Client

Name

Address

Project

Change order #

Date

Original contract #

Contract date

Reason for change

Scope change (added/removed work)

Cost impact

$0.00

Tax rate (%)

Original contract $

Previous COs $

Schedule impact (days)

Terms & notes

How to write a construction change order

A change order is the paper trail that keeps a project profitable when the scope shifts. It documents what changed, why, how much extra it costs, and how many days it adds to the schedule — signed by both sides before the work happens.

What every change order should include

Original contract reference and change order number
Description of the change and reason
Cost breakdown — labor, materials, equipment, markup
New contract total after the change
Schedule impact in calendar days
Signature blocks for owner and contractor