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Change Order ManagerStop extra work from disappearing into the original price. Record scope changes, labour, materials, schedule impact and approval status before margin is lost.

Turn “one small extra” into a visible commercial decision before the work starts. Keep the original scope beside added labour, materials, schedule impact and approval status for every change.

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Change Order ManagerScope-change control
Local-first
Cost, schedule and approval statusScope change register
OPEN CHANGES73 awaiting reply
ADDED VALUE$6,380Across projects
APPROVED4This month
Recent changesView all
CO-018
Kitchen remodelExtra electrical
$1,240
CO-019
Retail fitoutFlooring change
$860
CO-020
Patio projectAdded lighting
$520
Approval pipelineThis month
Approved4 changes
Sent2 changes
Draft1 change
ScopeBaseline
LabourAdded time
MaterialsAdded cost
ApprovalTracked
Buyer guide

What this app does

A plain-English explanation of the workflow before you buy.

Change Order Manager is built for the moment a client says “while you are here, can you also…” and the extra request starts eating the margin from the original job. It keeps the baseline scope beside every requested change so the difference is explicit.

For each change you can record added labour, materials and schedule impact, then move it through draft, sent, approved or declined. That creates a clear record of what changed and what the change is worth before extra work becomes invisible.

It is not contract-management software. It is a focused commercial-control tool for small project businesses that need a better habit around scope changes.

Best fit

Who this is for

Typical businesses and working situations where this focused app makes sense.

Contractors and trades

Renovation, installation, repair and field-service work where scope often changes after the original agreement.

Freelancers and agencies

Project work where extra rounds, pages, features or deliverables need to be priced separately.

Event and production providers

Jobs where client requests can add labour, equipment or schedule impact after booking.

Small project businesses

Anyone who needs evidence of what was original scope versus what was added later.

Daily workflow

How it works

Four practical steps from input to useful decision or output.

1

Record the original scope

Keep the agreed baseline visible so the change can be compared with what was already included.

2

Describe the requested change

Capture what the client wants and why it is outside or different from the original scope.

3

Calculate the impact

Add labour, material cost and schedule effect to produce a clear commercial change.

4

Track the decision

Move the change through draft, sent, approved or declined and print a summary for the project record.

Concrete example

Example workflow

Sample data so you can see what using the app actually feels like.

A $1,240 electrical change that would otherwise disappear into the job

During a kitchen remodel, the client asks for additional outlets and lighting after the original electrical scope was agreed.

  1. The original electrical allowance remains visible beside the new request.
  2. The contractor adds eight labour hours, new fittings and the material cost to the change order.
  3. The app records a $1,240 added value and a one-day schedule impact, then marks the change as sent.
  4. After the client approves it, the status moves to approved and the printed summary stays with the job record.
Result: The extra work is commercially explicit before it becomes part of the job by default.
Included in the purchase

What you get for $3.99

One payment. No recurring subscription.

Installable PWA

Use the app from a standalone window on supported browsers and devices.

PWA ZIP

Keep a downloadable copy of the installable package after verified payment.

Standalone HTML

Keep the complete browser app as a portable HTML file.

Local-first ownership

Your working records stay in the browser profile you use; there is no required subscription account.

Clear boundaries

What this app does not do

Important limits so you know exactly what you are — and are not — buying.

No electronic signatures

It tracks the approval status but is not an e-signature or contract-signing service.

Not legal contract software

It helps document scope and commercial impact; it does not provide legal advice or jurisdiction-specific contract language.

No client payment collection

It records the value of the change but does not process the client’s payment.

No shared cloud project database

The working records are local-first rather than hosted for a large team.

Before you buy

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the practical questions that usually decide whether this app is a fit.

Can I keep the original scope visible?

Yes. That is one of the main reasons for the app: every change should be understood against the agreed baseline.

Can I include labour and materials?

Yes. Added labour, materials and schedule impact are part of the change-order workflow.

Can I mark a change as approved or declined?

Yes. Changes can move through draft, sent, approved and declined states.

Does it collect an electronic signature?

No. Approval status is recorded manually; this is not an e-signature platform.

Can I print a summary for the client or job file?

Yes. The workflow includes a clear printable change-order summary.

Is it a replacement for my legal contract?

No. Use your own appropriate contract terms and professional advice where required.

Focused workflow

One job, without the heavyweight suite.

Turn “one small extra” into a visible commercial decision before the work starts. Keep the original scope beside added labour, materials, schedule impact and approval status for every change.

01

Keep the original scope beside the change

Make it clear what was included before the request expanded the work.

02

Calculate added project impact

Record extra labour, materials and schedule effects instead of absorbing them invisibly.

03

Track approval status

Move each change through draft, sent, approved or declined with a visible history.

04

Print a clean change order

Produce a clear summary that can support a client conversation or project record.

Built around the decision that matters

Margin disappears when extra work stays informal.

Make every requested change visible as scope, cost, schedule impact and approval status before it blends into the original job.

  • Original scope
  • Added labour
  • Added materials
  • Schedule impact
  • Approval status
  • Printable summary
Private and portable

Your working records stay with you.

The app works local-first in a modern browser. There is no required account and no automatic cloud sync.

No account required

Open the app and work without creating another company login.

No subscription

Pay once instead of adding another recurring software bill.

Local working data

Records stay in the browser profile on the device you use.

Portable backups

Export backups regularly so important working records are not tied to one browser profile.

Three delivery options

Install it or keep the files.

After verified payment you can install the PWA, download the PWA ZIP or keep the standalone HTML app.

Installable PWA

Use the app from a standalone window on supported browsers and devices.

PWA ZIP included

Keep a portable copy of the installable package after purchase.

Standalone HTML included

Keep the complete browser app as a single HTML file.

Verified delivery

Checkout opens only while both private delivery files are verified in secure storage.

Complete local-first app

Change Order Manager is $3.99 once.

One-time purchase through Stripe. Install the PWA or keep the downloadable files. No subscription.

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