Changes in construction projects are considered as prevalent phenomenon. Where,
most of projects face changes in drawings, specifications, work scope, or contractual
conditions.
The traditional construction followed in Syrian projects has a long t
ime span between
planning, design, and construction. As result the possibility of changes occurrence in any
project becomes considerable. There are many causes of change orders in construction
industry. These changes, mostly causes time and cost overrun and managerial
complications.
The objective of this study is determining the main causes of change orders;
arranging them according to their significance; and studying their effects on project’s cost
and time. The owner or the engineer supervising the project is the party who is responsible
for change orders in the project.
