You did the work. You have the receipts. But the owner says they never approved it and now you're $40,000 short on a job you already finished. This isn't bad luck. It's a tracking problem. And it's costing U.S. contractors billions every year. Change orders represent 10–20% of total project value on the average commercial job yet most contractors collect only 60–70% of what they're owed. The work gets done. The money doesn't follow. Not because owners are always dishonest, bu

In the world of construction, engineering, and large-scale projects, cost overruns  remain one of the most common and frustrating challenges. A 2022 report by the Project Management Institute reveals that nearly 70% of projects globally suffer from budget overruns , often due to unforeseen changes and inadequate contract management. Among the various contract types, cost-plus contracts  are widely used because they offer flexibility and transparency. However, without diligent