Managing of Change Orders in Public Construction Projects: A Framework for Governmental Projects in Jordan

Abstract

Change orders have a substantial impact on construction projects. In the Change orders, there is no "optimal solution", but we are always trying to get as close to the "optimality" as possible. This research aims to bridge this knowledge gap, by presenting a comparative study between Jordanian legislation and legislation in neighboring countries, in addition to determining the effect of change orders in a sample of previous projects on time and cost, in addition to identifying the reasons that led to these changes. Interview questions for experts in this field that include most of the parties related to changes to amend the current framework and submit a proposal to amend the systems for changes. This research studied the variation orders and their impact on the basic elements of projects, especially government projects, as well studied the legislative systems that rule variation orders and the most important differences between them and their conflict with each other. In the results, developing a framework for managing change orders was made. This framework can contribute to avoiding changes or how solving them or reducing their effects in the field of construction.