project management glossary

change management plan

 A defined process for making changes to a project plan.

change notice

 An approved document of change to an AFE or project expense which does not itself authorize funds, but only reallocates funds within an AFE or project budget.

change order

 A unilateral written order to a contractor to modify a contractual requirement within the scope of contract and consistent with the terms of that contract.

 A form issued to a construction contractor to change the scope of work and contract price, and hence a commitment document.

 A written order, signed by the organization's contracting officer, directing the contractor to make a change that the changes clause authorizes the contracting officer to order without the contractor's consent.

 A document that authorizes a change in some aspect of the project.

 See Variation Order.

change order amendment

 Written order directing the contractor to make changes according to the provisions of the contract.