Change orders are inevitable in construction, but disputes over them don’t have to be. Every year, construction disputes cost the industry billions in legal fees, project delays, and damaged relationships. The primary culprit is rarely the work itself; it is poor change order accounting practices  that leave room for misunderstandings, miscalculations, and mistrust. If you are a construction owner, general contractor (GC), or subcontractor, you know the stakes. A single dispu