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CONSTRUCTION-MANAGEMENT5 MIN READ

Walk a Late Owner Change

Use change control and BATNA thinking to respond to a late owner-driven change.

Late owner preference The owner wants new lobby stone two weeks before turnover after templates are cut. If the team says yes without impacts, the change becomes a hidden delay. Change control plus BATNA Define -> Quantify -> Negotiate Options A late change needs a decision structure that lets the owner choose knowingly. Shortcut Say yes to preserve goodwill and sort the impact later. The owner chooses a tradeoff instead of inheriting unspoken delay. BATNA protects the project by making alternatives clear before pressure forces a poor concession. 01 Define 02 Quantify 03 Negotiate What changed? The owner has not…

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