A written instruction from the architect directing a small change in the work that doesn't change the price or schedule.
A field order is a written directive issued by the owner or architect during construction that authorizes a minor change in the work that does not affect the contract sum or completion date. Field orders clarify design intent, resolve minor conflicts in the documents, or direct small adjustments to fit existing conditions. Changes that affect cost or schedule are handled through change orders rather than field orders.
The architect issued a field order to shift a door opening 18 inches to avoid a conflict with a structural beam discovered during framing.
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