Variations Definition

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What does Variations mean?

The formal way of instructing a contractor within a contract to change the scope or nature of the works.

A variation may be to add, alter or omit work from the original scope. This can be due to a change in the employer's requirements, legislative or planning requirements or in order to rectify an error of the contractor or sub contractor. It should address the change and allow both parties to then agree who will be responsible for the time and cost which flow from it.

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