[fatlazyless]

Can I ask what must be a very dum question? Like, why is the 'Original Contract' a small r-i-b, while the 'Change Order' is a much bigger and more expensive boat?

For example, let's say you do some remodel work, roof-windows-insulation, on an old waterfront cottage and the original construction contract is $25,000. Ok, then during the construction process, you see it building out and you think of a better design so's you get a better waterfront view or something, and the change order costs you an extra $1500. So's $25,000 is way more than $1500, so how's the logic behind naming the big boat 'Change Order' and the little r-i-b 'Original Contract.' In the real world of construction, it's just a contracter's myth....probably some story they like to repeat while having a beer or two or three...