Work Through a Change Order Message
Write a change-order message that explains condition, options, impact, and approval request.
The crew found unexpected hardscape where the original trench scope assumed open soil. Use change control: condition, scope impact, options, approval. The common trap is asking for approval on 'extra cost' without showing the field condition, the original assumption, or the alternatives. That makes the customer debate trust instead of deciding scope. Before 'Concrete issue. Extra trenching cost likely.' After 'Today we found concrete under the planned trench route; the signed scope assumed open soil. Option A saw-cuts and patches the original route for $850 and keeps schedule. Option B reroutes conduit along the fence for $430 but adds one…
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