Business operations concept · updated August 9, 2026

Change Order

A change order is a formal, agreed document recording a change to a project's scope, timeline, or price after work has begun.

Example

Midway through a project, a client asks for an additional deliverable; both sides sign a change order updating the price and timeline before the new work starts.

Why it matters

A signed change order prevents the disagreement that happens when added scope was done informally and the client later disputes the extra cost.

Limits and cautions

Requiring a change order for every tiny adjustment can create friction that discourages reasonable small accommodations.

Relevance to Stelaah

Stelaah's project and contract records can hold a change order attached to the project it modifies, keeping the full history visible.

This connection describes product intent, not a guarantee that every plan or workflow supports every related capability.