Don't Burn that Bridge

As life’s complexities throw their shadows onto the construction industry, the need to rejuvenate the industry becomes more pressing. This paper is an attempt to tackle some of the chronic problems associated with today’s construction industry namely: Change Orders and Claims. The paper suggests some procedures to follow when addressing Change Order valuation and the associated time impact. It is an acknowledged fact that it is hard to do away with latest technology or to reverse the gears of civilization. Nonetheless it might still be possible to revive the basics: the human touch, the trust and the good faith. The study is a fresh look at how to take the “pain” out and put the “pleasure” back into the construction industry.