Both Sides of the Change Order: The GC & Subcontractor Conversation

Description

Change Order misalignment costs GCs and subcontractors serious time and serious money, and it can strain relationships on current and future projects. The causes are familiar: incomplete backup, pricing disagreements, late information, revision cycles, unclear scope, and different expectations around what is needed to get a Change Order resolved.

Industry-wide research by Dodge Construction Network and Clearstory shows how widespread the problem is: 53% of contractors say GC and subcontractor Change Order logs frequently do not match, and more than half of requests require at least two revisions before approval. Pricing, scope, incomplete documentation, and late submittals are among the biggest sources of dispute. The cost is real on both sides: 77% of subcontractors report bad-debt write-offs from unapproved or reduced Change Orders, while 98% of GCs have experienced fee erosion from Change Order negotiations.

AGC MA's Construction leadrship Council (CLC) has teamed up with the Associated Subcontractors Of Massachusetts (ASM) to bring GC and subcontractor leaders together for a candid conversation about where Change Orders go wrong and what it actually takes to fix them. Both sides will get real about documentation, pricing, communication, review and revisions, and approval timing, along with the practical steps that protect commercial interests and get Change Orders resolved faster.

And because this is also a chance to connect with GCs and subcontractors from across the industry, we're pairing the conversation with a full networking reception: light bites, a drink ticket for every attendee, and plenty of time to build the relationships that make these projects run smoother in the first place.

Key takeaways

• Understand where and why GC and subcontractor Change Order processes fall out of sync
• Hear directly from both sides about the requirements, pressures, and expectations shaping Change Order decisions
• Identify the documentation, pricing, communication, and review issues that create delays, disputes, and financial exposure
• Learn practical ways GCs and subcontractors can improve visibility, reduce friction, and resolve Change Orders faster

 

Interested in sponsoring this event?

We are looking for one sponsor to support this event. This sponsorship is $1,000 and includes 4 tickets to the event, logo placement on both ASM’s and AGC’s websites, event signage, promotion, and social media recognition. Each association is only accepting one sponsor, so claim the opportunity before it’s gone. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please reach out to Henry Kruger as soon as possible.

 

Special Thanks to the Associated Subcontractors Of Massachusetts
for partnering with AGC MA's Construction Leadrship Council (CLC) for this Event