In the contract administration process, what is the typical step after a change directive is issued if the parties reach agreement on change terms?

In the contract administration process, what is the typical step after a change directive is issued if the parties reach agreement on change terms?

• A. Pay app
• B. Change order
• C. RFI
• D. Substantial completion

Answer: (B)

When a change directive is issued, it instructs a change to be carried out during construction. If the owner and contractor then agree on the terms of that change, the agreed terms are formalized with a change order. The change order documents the revised scope, updates the contract sum, and adjusts the schedule as needed, becoming part of the contract documents and authorizing the change. Payment requests (pay apps) come after the work is performed under the change, while RFIs are used to seek clarification and substantial completion is a later milestone.

When a change directive is issued, it instructs a change to be carried out during construction. If the owner and contractor then agree on the terms of that change, the agreed terms are formalized with a change order. The change order documents the revised scope, updates the contract sum, and adjusts the schedule as needed, becoming part of the contract documents and authorizing the change. Payment requests (pay apps) come after the work is performed under the change, while RFIs are used to seek clarification and substantial completion is a later milestone.