Construction · Defined
Pending change order
A proposed or unresolved change whose price, time effect, or authorization is not yet finalized.
Why it matters
Pending does not mean cost-free. A completion forecast should identify credible unresolved exposure without presenting it as an approved contract adjustment.
In practice
A project example
A submitted utility relocation proposal is excluded from approved changes but disclosed in the forecast risk discussion.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.