EPISODE · Apr 17, 2025 · 9 MIN
STOP Losing Money On Change Orders & Variations - Use The ACES Framework Instead
from The Builders Ladder: Business Growth Strategies for Residential Construction Businesses · host The Professional Builder
Want to SCALE your construction biz? Book your strategy call here: https://tpb.tools/pod-call There’s a simple 4-step process that transforms change orders and variations into profits for your construction business. Most builders and construction companies lose money on change orders and variations. But with the ACES framework - variations can become profitable. One Sydney-based construction company implemented this framework and consistently increased its project margins from 22-23% to 26-27% by properly managing variations. Tune in to discover: ✅Why proper variation management prevents costly disputes with clients ✅How to avoid doing work for free ✅Practical strategies like charging administration fees for pricing variations ✅Why weekly variation meetings with clients eliminate "surprise" bills ✅How to train your team to recognize and document change orders properly Key Moments: 00:00:43 The ACES formula 00:01:40 Increased margins00:03:46 Anticipate variations before they happen00:04:33 Capture all changes in writing00:05:13 Charge fees for this00:06:22 Price variations for maximum profit00:06:58 Account for timeline extensions00:07:30 Create bulletproof variation management system Ready to stop the profit leakage? Click play to discover how the ACES framework can revolutionize your construction business and protect your bottom line. - Free training: https://info.theprofessionalbuilder.com/151ways - 👉👉Secure your seat at The 2025 Builders Growth Summit: https://www.builderssummit.co.nz/ - Our construction business coaching has helped 2,500+ building companies succeed. Subscribe to The Builder’s Ladder Podcast for weekly, actionable insights — tailored to help you grow a profitable construction business. Follow TPB for more: 👥 FB Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder 🖥️ Get your business health audit + free resources (including website audit) here – https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com 🚀 Head to https://tpb.tools/pod-call to book your FREE strategy session.📈 Resources For Builders – https://tpb.tools/resources https://www.facebook.com/groups/TPBmember: https://www.facebook.com/TheProfessionalBuilderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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