Change Requests

What Are Change Requests?

Change Requests (CRs) are formal requests to modify the project's original scope, cost, or schedule after the contract has been established. They provide a structured way to document and approve all changes.

In construction, scope changes are inevitable — design clarifications, unforeseen conditions, owner-requested additions. Change Requests ensure these changes are properly documented, priced, and authorized.

The change requests list page

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Why Change Requests Matter

• Financial Control — track every cost change against the original budget
• Schedule Impact — document how changes affect the project timeline
• Legal Protection — create a formal record of agreed-upon changes
• SOV Integration — approved changes flow directly into the Schedule of Values
• Audit Trail — maintain a complete history of all scope changes

Creating a Change Request

1. Navigate to Change Requests in the project sidebar
2. Click "New Change Request"
3. Fill in the details:

• Title — descriptive name for the change
• Description — detailed explanation of what changed and why
• Linked SOV — which Schedule of Values this change affects
• Cost Impact — dollar amount (positive for additions, negative for deductions)
• Schedule Impact — number of additional or reduced days
• Attachments — supporting documents, photos, or correspondence

Change Request Workflow

SOV Integration

When a Change Request is approved:

• The cost impact is reflected in the SOV line items
• New line items may be added or existing ones modified
• The total contract value is adjusted accordingly

Signature Workflow

For formal Change Orders, SuperConstruct supports electronic signatures through Anvil integration. This creates legally binding signed documents.

CR Detail Page

Clicking a Change Request shows:

• Full description and justification
• Cost and schedule impact summary
• Attached documents and references
• Approval history with timestamps
• Signature status (if applicable)

Change request detail with cost and schedule impact

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