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−	Variations generally refer to changes in the nature of the works described in the contract documents. Most contracts will contain provision for the architect or contract administrator to issue instructions for the works to be varied.	+	#redirect:[[Variation_in_construction_contracts\|Variation_in_construction_contracts]]
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−	~~Variations may include~~:	+
−	*Alterations to the design.	+
−	*Alterations to quantities.	+
−	*Alterations to quality.	+
−	*Alterations to working conditions.	+
−	*Alterations to the sequence of work.	+
−		+
−	~~Variations may also be deemed to occur if the contract documents do not properly describe the works actually required.~~	+
−		+
−	~~Variations may not (without the contractors consent):~~	+
−	*Change the fundamental nature of the works.	+
−	*Omit work so that it can be carried out by another contractor.	+
−	*Be instructed after practical completion.	+
−	*Require the contractor to carry out work that was the subject of a prime cost sum.	+
−		+
−	~~The variation instruction must be clear what is and is not included in the variation, and may propose the method of valuation.~~	+
−		+
−	~~Variations may be valued by:~~	+
−	*Agreement between the contractor and the client.	+
−	*The cost consultant.	+
−	*A variation quotation prepared by the contractor and accepted by the client.	+
−	*By some other method agreed by the contractor and the client.	+
−		+
−	Valuation must include not just the work which the variation instruction describes, but any other expenses that may result from the variation, such as the impact on other aspects of the work. Variations may also (but not necessarily) require adjustment of the completion date.	+
−		+
−	Variations can prove to be expensive for the client and are often the cause of disputes (either in valuing the variation, or agreeing whether part of the works constitutes a variation at all). Whilst some variations are unavoidable, it is wise to minimise potential variations by ensuring that uncertainties in the works are eliminated before awarding the contract. This can be done by:	+
−	*Undertaking thorough site investigations and condition surveys.	+
−	*Ensuring that the project brief is comprehensive and is supported by stakeholders.	+
−	*Ensuring that legislative requirements are properly integrated into the project.	+
−	*Ensuring that risks are properly identified.	+
−	*Ensuring that designs are properly co-ordinated before tender.	+
−		+
−	~~= Find out more =~~	+
−		+
−	~~=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===~~	+
−	*Architect's instruction.	+
−	*Bill of quantities.	+
−	*Change control procedures.	+
−	*Change order.	+
−	*Contract.	+
−	*Contract documents.	+
−	*Extension of time.	+
−	*Liquidated damages.	+
−	*Loss and expense.	+
−		+
−	~~External references~~	+
−	*The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration By Issaka Ndekugri, Michael Rycroft.	+

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Designing Buildings at 07:16, 21 September 2013

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
		+	*Architect's instruction.
	*Bill of quantities.		*Bill of quantities.
	*Change control procedures.		*Change control procedures.

Designing Buildings at 06:41, 18 March 2013

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	*Change control procedures.		*Change control procedures.
	*Change order.		*Change order.
		+	*Contract.
		+	*Contract documents.
	*Extension of time.		*Extension of time.
	*Liquidated damages.		*Liquidated damages.

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	Variations generally refer to changes in the nature of the works described in the contract documents. Most contracts will contain provision for the architect or contract administrator to issue instructions for the works to be varied.		Variations generally refer to changes in the nature of the works described in the contract documents. Most contracts will contain provision for the architect or contract administrator to issue instructions for the works to be varied.

	Variations may include:		Variations may include:
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	*Alterations to the design.		*Alterations to the design.
	*Alterations to quantities.		*Alterations to quantities.
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	Variations may not (without the contractors consent):		Variations may not (without the contractors consent):
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	*Change the fundamental nature of the works.		*Change the fundamental nature of the works.
	*Omit work so that it can be carried out by another contractor.		*Omit work so that it can be carried out by another contractor.
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	Variations may be valued by:		Variations may be valued by:
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	*Agreement between the contractor and the client.		*Agreement between the contractor and the client.
	*The cost consultant.		*The cost consultant.
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	Variations can prove to be expensive for the client and are often the cause of disputes (either in valuing the variation, or agreeing whether part of the works constitutes a variation at all). Whilst some variations are unavoidable, it is wise to minimise potential variations by ensuring that uncertainties in the works are eliminated before awarding the contract. This can be done by:		Variations can prove to be expensive for the client and are often the cause of disputes (either in valuing the variation, or agreeing whether part of the works constitutes a variation at all). Whilst some variations are unavoidable, it is wise to minimise potential variations by ensuring that uncertainties in the works are eliminated before awarding the contract. This can be done by:
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	*Undertaking thorough site investigations and condition surveys.		*Undertaking thorough site investigations and condition surveys.
	*Ensuring that the project brief is comprehensive and is supported by stakeholders.		*Ensuring that the project brief is comprehensive and is supported by stakeholders.
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	*Ensuring that designs are properly co-ordinated before tender.		*Ensuring that designs are properly co-ordinated before tender.

−	= ~~See also~~ =	+	= Find out more =

		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
		+	*Bill of quantities.
	*Change control procedures.		*Change control procedures.
		+	*Change order.
	*Extension of time.		*Extension of time.
		+	*Liquidated damages.
	*Loss and expense.		*Loss and expense.
−	*Liquidated damages.	+
−	*Bill of quantities.	+	External references
	*The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration By Issaka Ndekugri, Michael Rycroft.		*The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration By Issaka Ndekugri, Michael Rycroft.
−	*Change order.

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Designing Buildings at 10:35, 26 October 2012

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	*Ensuring that risks are properly identified.		*Ensuring that risks are properly identified.
	*Ensuring that designs are properly co-ordinated before tender.		*Ensuring that designs are properly co-ordinated before tender.
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	= See also =		= See also =
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	*Bill of quantities.		*Bill of quantities.
	*The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration By Issaka Ndekugri, Michael Rycroft.		*The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration By Issaka Ndekugri, Michael Rycroft.
		+	*Change order.

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Designing Buildings at 10:14, 20 April 2012

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	*The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration By Issaka Ndekugri, Michael Rycroft.		*The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration By Issaka Ndekugri, Michael Rycroft.

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Designing Buildings at 15:03, 2 February 2012

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−	Variations generally refer to changes in the nature of the works described in the contract ~~documentation~~. Most contracts will contain provision for the architect or contract administrator to issue instructions for the works to be varied.	+	Variations generally refer to changes in the nature of the works described in the contract documents. Most contracts will contain provision for the architect or contract administrator to issue instructions for the works to be varied.

−	Variations may include:	+	Variations may include:

−	*Alterations to the design.	+	*Alterations to the design.
−	*Alterations to quantities.	+	*Alterations to quantities.
−	*Alterations to quality.	+	*Alterations to quality.
−	*Alterations to working conditions.	+	*Alterations to working conditions.
	*Alterations to the sequence of work.		*Alterations to the sequence of work.

−	Variations may also be deemed to occur if the contract documents do not properly describe the works actually required.	+	Variations may also be deemed to occur if the contract documents do not properly describe the works actually required.

−	Variations may not (without the contractors consent):	+	Variations may not (without the contractors consent):

−	*Change the fundamental nature of the works.	+	*Change the fundamental nature of the works.
−	*Omit work so that it can be carried out by another contractor.	+	*Omit work so that it can be carried out by another contractor.
−	*Be instructed after practical completion.	+	*Be instructed after practical completion.
	*Require the contractor to carry out work that was the subject of a prime cost sum.		*Require the contractor to carry out work that was the subject of a prime cost sum.

−	The variation instruction must be clear what is and is not included in the variation, and may propose the method of valuation.	+	The variation instruction must be clear what is and is not included in the variation, and may propose the method of valuation.

−	Variations may be valued by:	+	Variations may be valued by:

−	*Agreement between the contractor and the client.	+	*Agreement between the contractor and the client.
−	*The cost consultant.	+	*The cost consultant.
−	*A variation quotation prepared by the contractor and accepted by the client.	+	*A variation quotation prepared by the contractor and accepted by the client.
	*By some other method agreed by the contractor and the client.		*By some other method agreed by the contractor and the client.

−	Valuation must include not just the work which the variation instruction describes, but any other expenses that may result from the variation, such as the impact on other aspects of the work. Variations may also (but not necessarily) require adjustment of the completion date.	+	Valuation must include not just the work which the variation instruction describes, but any other expenses that may result from the variation, such as the impact on other aspects of the work. Variations may also (but not necessarily) require adjustment of the completion date.

	Variations can prove to be expensive for the client and are often the cause of disputes (either in valuing the variation, or agreeing whether part of the works constitutes a variation at all). Whilst some variations are unavoidable, it is wise to minimise potential variations by ensuring that uncertainties in the works are eliminated before awarding the contract. This can be done by:		Variations can prove to be expensive for the client and are often the cause of disputes (either in valuing the variation, or agreeing whether part of the works constitutes a variation at all). Whilst some variations are unavoidable, it is wise to minimise potential variations by ensuring that uncertainties in the works are eliminated before awarding the contract. This can be done by:

−	*Undertaking thorough site investigations and condition surveys.	+	*Undertaking thorough site investigations and condition surveys.
−	*Ensuring that the project brief is comprehensive and is supported by stakeholders.	+	*Ensuring that the project brief is comprehensive and is supported by stakeholders.
−	*Ensuring that legislative requirements are properly integrated into the project.	+	*Ensuring that legislative requirements are properly integrated into the project.
−	*Ensuring that risks are properly identified.	+	*Ensuring that risks are properly identified.
−	*Ensuring that designs are properly co-ordinated before tender. ~~<br><br>~~	+	*Ensuring that designs are properly co-ordinated before tender.

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−	= See also =	+	= See also =

−	*Change control procedures.	+	*Change control procedures.
−	*Extension of time.	+	*Extension of time.
−	*Loss and expense.	+	*Loss and expense.
−	*Liquidated damages.	+	*Liquidated damages.
−	*Bill of quantities.	+	*Bill of quantities.
	*The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration By Issaka Ndekugri, Michael Rycroft.		*The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration By Issaka Ndekugri, Michael Rycroft.

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Designing Buildings at 12:09, 18 November 2011

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	= See also =		= See also =

−	*Change control procedures.	+	*Change control procedures.
	*Extension of time.		*Extension of time.
	*Loss and expense.		*Loss and expense.
	*Liquidated damages.		*Liquidated damages.
−	*~~Bills~~ of quantities.	+	*Bill of quantities.
	*The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration By Issaka Ndekugri, Michael Rycroft.		*The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration By Issaka Ndekugri, Michael Rycroft.
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