Control Variations. Protect Your Time and Profit.
 
Variations are one of the biggest causes of disputes, delays, and cost overruns in residential building projects. The Change Order Form (Variation Template) gives you a clear, professional system to document, price, approve, and track changes — before work proceeds.
 
This template helps ensure all variations are agreed in writing, with cost and time impacts clearly identified, protecting both your business and your client relationship.
 
What This Template Helps You Do
 
✔ Clearly document client-requested and site-driven variations
✔ Record cost increases or credits
✔ Track time extensions and program impacts
✔ Obtain written approval before work starts
✔ Reduce disputes and unpaid variations
✔ Maintain accurate project records
 
What’s Included
 
Change order / variation form layout
Description of change and reason for variation
Cost breakdown (labour, materials, margin)
Time impact / extension of time section
Client and builder approval fields
Variation tracking reference details
 
Who This Is For
 
Residential home builders
Renovation and extension builders
Construction business owners
Project managers
Owner-builders
 
Why Builders Use This Template
 
This variation template is built from real-world construction experience, giving you a simple but effective way to manage changes professionally. It integrates seamlessly with your contracts, scope of works, and budgeting schedules — helping you stay in control even when plans change.
 
No approval. No work. No surprises.