Today’s job sites are fast-moving, with constant changes leading to more change orders. Yet many contractors still use outdated methods like paper T&M tickets. A recent Clearstory survey of specialty contractors revealed some surprising insights.
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PMs spend up to 15 hours a week managing out-of-contract work. 3–4 weeks is the average time to get a COR approved.
40% of T&M tickets are rejected due to missing or late documentation.
70% say poor change order processing negatively impacts their cash flow and job satisfaction.
62% report strained relationships with GCs due to negotiation friction.
Improving change order management starts with real-time communication, thorough documentation, and streamlined tracking.
That’s exactly what Clearstory delivers. Purpose-built for specialty contractors, like HVAC contractors, Clearstory helps reduce risk and accelerate payment on out-of-contract work. Our shareable, cloud-based Change Order Log fosters transparency and alignment with your general contractor, eliminating surprises and delays.
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