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Hey construction managers! Quick tip today about Change Orders because they are a small habit, but they have a huge impact on your business. Seriously, they matter!
My advice is simple: create a change order in your management system as soon as your client approves that extra work. Do it right then! Don’t wait until the end of the month or when you are trying to invoice.
By linking that change order to the active job immediately, and updating your total estimate, your revenue and cost tracking stays accurate in real-time. This is the key way you avoid those surprise losses that kill your profits later on. Don't leave money on the table or get into arguments later.
So, here's your homework: do just one change order today for one of your active jobs, right after you finish watching this. Your bank account will thank you!
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