Change Order Tracking
Manage scope changes without the chaos
Track every scope change with a numbered change order system that keeps clients and crews aligned. BuildCrux logs the what, why, and cost impact of each CO and routes it through an approval workflow so nothing gets built (or billed) without sign-off.
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Change Orders — frequently asked questions
Does BuildCrux number change orders automatically, or do I have to track them myself?
Change orders are auto-numbered in sequence (CO-001, CO-002, and so on) per project, so your records stay clean without manual bookkeeping. Each one logs the scope description, cost impact, and reason for the change.
Can I require sign-off before change-order work actually starts?
Yes. Every change order runs through a built-in approval workflow, so it has to be approved before the work gets built or billed. You can see at a glance which COs are approved, pending, or rejected.
Are change orders tied back to the original project and contract?
Each CO links to its parent project and the original contract, so the full paper trail lives in one place. That keeps the change connected to the job it belongs to instead of floating on its own.
What do I have to fall back on if a client disputes a change later?
Every change order records the what, why, and cost impact of the change, and you can export the change-order history for dispute resolution or an audit. That gives you a documented trail showing the change was logged and approved before work went ahead.
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