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What's the best way to track "Change Order" work so the company gets paid for extras

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The moment a GC superintendent or representative requests your crew to execute any task that deviates from the approved contract drawings (such as rerouting a large duct loop to clear an unmapped structural beam), stop work on that modification. * Draft a detailed Field Work Authorization (FWA) Ticket. Log the exact date, location, hours spent, names of the workers involved, and all raw materials consumed. Get the GC superintendent's signature flat on that paper ticket **before the end o

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The moment a GC superintendent or representative requests your crew to execute any task that deviates from the approved contract drawings (such as rerouting a large duct loop to clear an unmapped structural beam), stop work on that modification. * Draft a detailed Field Work Authorization (FWA) Ticket. Log the exact date, location, hours spent, names of the workers involved, and all raw materials consumed. Get the GC superintendent's signature flat on that paper ticket before the end of that shift so your project manager has the legal backup needed to bill for the extra scope change.

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Hey boss, I’m checking crew leadership: What's the best way to track "Change Order" work so the company gets paid for extras? I found the likely issue and want to verify the next step before I lock it in. Do you want me to adjust it now or check the drawing/detail first?

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Use this as training guidance. The foreman, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer installation instructions, employer safety policy, and AHJ/code requirements always control the final answer.

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