change orders

Change orders approved — not chased.

Ressio creates change orders directly from your flagged estimate line items. Your client approves via magic link from any device. The approval is timestamped, logged, and flows back into your budget automatically. No separate form. No version confusion. No signature chasing.

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Change orders that start from your estimate

Most change order software is a blank form. Ressio change orders are built from your actual project data — flagged line items, real numbers, and a direct path to client approval.

Built from the estimate — not a separate form

When scope changes, you flag the affected line items in your estimate. Ressio builds the change order from those items — quantities, unit costs, and totals already populated. You're not retyping numbers or copying from a spreadsheet. The change order reflects the real cost the moment you create it.

Client approves via magic link — no login required

Send the change order and your client gets a notification with a magic link. They tap it, see the full change order on their phone or laptop, and approve or decline. No account. No app download. No printing, signing, and scanning. The approval is recorded the moment they tap.

Approved change orders update the budget automatically

The moment a client approves a change order, the revised contract amount and updated cost projections flow into your live budget. You don't have to manually reconcile the change — the project margin recalculates in real time. Your financial picture stays current as the project evolves.

Full audit trail — every change documented

Every change order in Ressio carries a complete history: who created it, when it was sent, when the client viewed it, and when they approved or declined. If a client disputes a change six months later, you have a timestamped record with every detail. That conversation ends quickly.

Customer story

Why Epic calls Ressio a major upgrade from CoConstruct

From scope change to signed approval in three steps

  1. Flag the line items
    When scope changes, flag the affected estimate line items. Ressio builds the change order from those items — quantities, costs, and totals already filled in. Add a description and any supporting photos or files.

  2. Send to the client
    Send the change order with one click. Your client receives a notification with a magic link. They open it on any device, review the full detail, and approve or decline. No login required.

  3. Budget updates automatically
    Approval triggers an automatic budget update — revised contract value, updated cost projections, and recalculated margin. The change is logged with a timestamp. Nothing to reconcile manually.

Change orders connected to your full project workflow

Ressio change orders don't live in isolation. They pull from your estimate, update your budget, connect to the client portal, and feed your invoices — all without manual steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do change orders work in Ressio?
    You flag the affected line items in your estimate, and Ressio builds the change order from those items — costs and quantities already filled in. You add a description, optionally attach photos, and send it to the client. They approve via magic link, and the approval updates your budget automatically.

  2. Do clients need a Ressio account to approve a change order?
    No. Your client receives a notification with a magic link. They tap the link, review the change order on any device, and approve or decline — no account, no login, no app required.

  3. What happens to the budget when a change order is approved?
    The contract value updates immediately, and the affected budget line items are revised to reflect the approved scope change. Margin recalculates in real time. You don't touch anything manually — the numbers stay current the moment the client approves.

  4. Can I attach photos or documents to a change order?
    Yes. You can attach photos, drawings, or other files to a change order before sending it to the client. Attachments are visible in the client portal and stored with the change order record permanently.

  5. Is there an audit trail for change orders in Ressio?
    Yes. Every change order carries a timestamped log of when it was created, sent, viewed, and approved or declined — including the client's name and the exact date and time of their decision. That record is permanent and accessible any time.

  6. What if a client declines a change order?
    A declined change order is logged with a timestamp and the client's decision, preserving the full record. You can revise the change order and resubmit, or discuss the scope change with the client before creating a new version.

  7. Can I see all pending change orders in one place?
    Yes. The unified Approvals tab in Ressio shows all documents pending action — change orders, selections, proposals, purchase orders, and bids — in one view. Filter by type or status to see exactly what needs attention.

  8. Do approved change orders affect invoices in Ressio?
    Yes. Because invoices in Ressio are generated from the project budget, an approved change order that updates the budget is automatically reflected in future invoice calculations. Your billings stay aligned with the revised contract without manual adjustments.

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