Change Order Best Practices for Florida Contractors and Subcontractors

In Florida construction, change orders are a fact of life. Unexpected conditions, client requests, design tweaks — they all affect time, cost, and scope. But while change is common, payment problems and legal disputes over change orders are even more common — especially when they’re poorly managed.
Can I Get Paid Without a Signed Change Order in Florida?

The scope changed. You did the extra work. Now the GC or owner refuses to pay because “you didn’t get a signed change order.” Sound familiar?