Free Change Order Log Template
Track every change order from initiation through approval with auto-calculated contract value impact, status tracking, and individual CO detail forms.
What's Included
This template includes 3 organized sections ready for your project.
CO Log Summary
Individual CO Forms
Blank CO Template
Key Features
Everything you need to manage change order log documentation professionally.
Auto-Calculated Totals
Running sums for approved, pending, and rejected change orders with contract value impact
Contract Value Tracking
Original contract, approved COs, revised contract value, and pending exposure at a glance
Individual CO Forms
Detailed forms for each CO with scope description, cost breakdown, and payment basis
Status Workflow
Track each CO through Draft, Submitted, Under Review, Approved, and Rejected stages
Payment Basis Tags
Fixed Price, T&M, Unit Price, and Allowance basis clearly labeled per change order
Related Document Links
Link each CO to its originating RFI, PCO, notice, or design revision for full traceability
Why This Template Is Different
Built by construction professionals who manage real projects.
POD vs. Generic Templates
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Frequently Asked Questions
A change order log is a centralized register that tracks all scope, cost, and schedule modifications to a construction contract. It records the CO number, description, amount, status, and cumulative contract value impact so the project team always knows the current financial position.
Yes. The Change Order Log automatically calculates approved totals, pending exposure, rejected amounts, and the revised contract value. As you update individual CO statuses, the summary row recalculates in real time.
Absolutely. Each CO entry includes an Initiated By field (Owner, Contractor, Designer, or Third Party) plus a Reason Code (scope change, differing conditions, design error, etc.) so you can analyze change order trends by origin.
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Last updated: April 2026