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The State of Change Orders in 2026
New research from Clearstory and Dodge Construction Network on how change order processes impact profits, productivity, and relationships across the construction industry. Based on a survey of nearly 200 contractors nationwide.
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Two reports. Two sides of the same problem.
General Contractors
How inefficient change order processes erode fees, strain productivity, and increase dispute risk for GCs.
48% of GCs report an increase in Change Order frequency
83% still track COR exposure on spreadsheets, even with financial software in place
36 hrs per week, per project burned on Change Order admin
Specialty Contractors
Why current workflows are delaying payments, draining profit, and straining GC relationships for specialty contractors.
58% report rising Change Order volume over the last five years
92% say their change orders are not always paid in full
42% face cash flow issues from untimely Change Order processing
General Contractors
How inefficient change order processes erode fees, strain productivity, and increase dispute risk for GCs.
48% of GCs report an increase in Change Order frequency
83% still track COR exposure on spreadsheets, even with financial software in place
36 hrs per week, per project burned on Change Order admin
Specialty Contractors
How inefficient change order processes erode fees, strain productivity, and increase dispute risk for GCs.
48% of GCs report an increase in Change Order frequency
83% still track COR exposure on spreadsheets, even with financial software in place
36 hrs per week, per project burned on Change Order admin
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