Change Order Management

Keep renovation projects on budget and on schedule by automating change order creation, approval routing, and client sign-off.

54 hrs
Time saved/month
7
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Change order management in renovation companies involves receiving requests, gathering information, routing for approval, and updating budgets and accounting systems.

Automation captures change orders through a structured intake form, validates completeness, routes requests to the right approvers with full context, and tracks approval status in real time.

Key features
Capture change order requests through a structured form that collects all required information upfront
Validate submissions and request missing details automatically before routing to approval
Route requests to the correct approvers with complete context and decision criteria
Track approval status in real time and send reminders for pending decisions
Consolidate approvals and automatically update project budgets and accounting records
Archive all change orders with full audit trail for easy historical lookup

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Change Order Submittedtrigger

A change order is submitted via a Google Form, capturing requester name, project, description, reason, estimated cost, and timeline impact in a structured format.

2. Extract and Validate Details

The automation reviews the submitted form data, identifies missing fields, and automatically requests clarification from the requester via email if needed. Once complete, it routes the request to the appropriate approver.

3. Send Approval Request

The automation sends a formatted approval request to the project owner or general contractor, including all relevant details, cost impact, and a clear approval link or button.

4. Log to Change Order Register

The change order is automatically logged register with a unique ID, submission date, status, and cost. The register updates in real time as the request moves through approval.

5. Notify Team

A notification is sent to the site team and project manager with the change order summary and current approval status, keeping everyone informed without email clutter.

6. Record Approved Change in QuickBooks

Once approved, the automation creates a new line item or cost code with the change order amount, project code, and description, ensuring budget accuracy.

7. Send Approval Confirmation

A confirmation email is sent to the requester and site team confirming the approval decision, approved cost, and any conditions. If rejected, the reason is clearly stated.

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Estimated Time Saving
54hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:7 Companies

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