R-14 · Tier 2 · Change orders
No Extras Without Prior CO + No Constructive-Change Carve-Out
Signed change order required before extras, with no written-directive carve-out.
What MillworkShield looks for
This is the business risk behind the clause.
Risk
PM directives become uncompensated work unless formal CO paperwork precedes performance.
Cleaner ask
Add written-directive constructive-change carve-out with T&M compensation.
Reference context
Standard forms allow directed work pending CO execution, often at T&M.
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prior written change orderno extrasdirected workfield authorization
Related guide
Change orders: the small paperwork gap that eats profit
Can we add a field-friendly change path so written direction from the GC team preserves pricing and schedule rights while the formal change order catches up?