Variations

The contract will normally contain a process by which the project owner or project engineer (if one has been appointed) can “vary” or “change” the contract work obligations.  For example, change the:

• building dimensions
• materials to be used
• drainage layout
• lighting design.

The change can normally only be implemented through a formal written variation issued under the specified contract variation process.

The variation will normally result in any necessary consequent adjustment to:

• the contractor’s price
• the time the contractor has to complete the works.