How to View and Manage Change Orders in Change Order Overview
Complete guide to navigating Change Order Overview for construction project managers
Change Order Overview is your central hub for managing a change order in Mastt. From here, you can review change order details and approval status, view cost allocations, assess time impacts, manage supporting documents, and track change order history, all in one place.
Before you start
A change order must already exist within a contract before you can view Change Order Overview.
Open Change Order Overview
- From the Mastt Home page, click a project tile to open your project.
- Click Cost in the left navigation bar.
- Click Changes in the top navigation bar to open the Changes register.
- Click the change title to open Change Order Overview.
Find your way around the tabs
Change Order Overview organizes change order information across five tabs.
| Tab | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Change | The default view. Core details of the change order, including classification, approval status, and administrative fields. |
| Amounts | A detailed breakdown of all cost allocations included in the change order. |
| Time Impact | How the change order affects the project schedule. |
| Documents | All documents related to the change order. |
| Audit Log | A complete read-only history of all changes made to the change order, including user activity and timestamps, so you can track who made changes and when. |
Change tab
Note: Click the Contract Name below the change title to go directly to the Contract Overview page.
| Section | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Overview | The Vendor, Change Category, and Contract Change Number assigned to the change order |
| Dates | Key dates, including Date Received, Date Approved, and Approved By |
| Additional Fields | Reference and tracking numbers such as Change Number, Reference Number, Change Approval Number, Clause, and other details |
| Recommendation | The recommendation notes associated with the change order |
| Approval | The formal approval statement certifying the contractor's change order in accordance with the Change Approval or Order |
Amounts tab
The Allocation Table shows one row for each allocation, with these columns:
| Column | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Name | The allocation name |
| Requested Amount | The value submitted by the contractor |
| Change Amount | The approved value recorded against the contract |
| Contract Line Item | The contract line item the allocation relates to |
| Budget | The budget the allocation relates to |
| Tax | The tax percentage |
To download the allocation table, click Export in the toolbar, then choose an option:
| Export option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Current View | Exports the table as displayed |
| All Data | Exports the complete dataset |
Time Impact tab
| Section | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Time Impact | The Current Completion Date, Revised Completion Date, Days Approved, and Days Claimed |
| Comments | Internal-only comments related to the time impact assessment. You can add or view them here. |
Documents tab
- Click + Add File, or drag and drop files directly onto the page, to upload documents.
- Use the Search bar to find specific files, or click Filter to narrow results.
- Click the Action menu next to any document to Download or Delete it.
For more details on managing documents, see How to Use the Documents Module.
Work with tables
All tabs display data in customizable table views.
- Click the action button on any column header to sort, pin, filter, or hide columns.
- Use the toolbar to reset views, customize columns, apply filters, or export data.
Edit, download or delete a change order
From the Change Order Overview page:
| Action | What it does |
|---|---|
| Back arrow | Returns you to the Changes register |
| Edit Change (upper right) | Opens the Update Change form so you can modify change order details |
| Download | Exports change order reports |
| Delete | Removes the change order |
Troubleshooting and FAQs
What is the difference between Requested Amount and Change Amount?
Requested Amount is the value submitted by the contractor. Change Amount is the approved value recorded against the contract.
Who can see the Audit Log?
All users with access to the change order can view the Audit Log. It is read-only and cannot be edited.
Need help?
Contact Mastt Support for additional assistance with Change Order Overview.