Analysis and Evaluation Change Order in Flexible Pavement (Case Study: Road Projects in East Kalimantan)

Abstract

ABSTRACT Change Orders often occur in construction project, whether during early, middle, or late stage of project. The objectives of this research are to find types of work and construction stages where change orders often occur; average percentage of change order costs anda main causes of change order in flexible pavement project in East Kalimantan. Data for the research were obtained by first, distributing questionnares to project and field coordinators, contractors, and consultans working in Samarinda, East Kalimantan. The findings show thar cut and fill works in sub grade often experience change order. The main causes of change order are differences between drawing and site condition, design changes, and landslide. The average change order’s percentage is 28,26%. Meanwhile change order often occurred during the early phase of construction. Keyword: change order, flexible pavement, East Kalimantan.