How to prepare a Variation Order in Construction Projects

This video explains how to prepare a variation order in construction projects.
A variation order is a written agreement to modify, add to, or otherwise alter the work from that set forth in the contract. In general, variation orders involve change in scope, time and material for additional work, extra costs for additional working hours. Due to dynamic and complex structure of the construction industry changes in the construction projects is inevitable and variation orders are utilized in all types of projects.
According to FIDIC Red Book, each variation may include:
*Changes to the quantities of any item of work included in the Contract.
*Changes due to quality and other characteristics of any item of work.
*Changes to the levels, positions and/or dimensions of any part of the works.
*Omission of any work unless it is to be carried out by others.
*Any additional work, plant, materials or services necessary for the permanent works including any associated tests on completion, boreholes and other testing and exploratory work.
*Changes to the sequence or timing of the execution of the works.
It must be noted that the variations may be initiated any time before the take over certificate of the works is issued, and the variation orders are formed either by the request of the client/owner or with the recommendation for a change from the contractor.
Source: Özgenur Baştuğ