Return-Path: <572-JSV-775.0.976417.0.0.70577.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com> Delivered-To: info@sterlingcal.com Received: from reseller401.webserversystems.com by reseller401.webserversystems.com with LMTP id iJo9OzFfuGiyIQoAchKAPA (envelope-from <572-JSV-775.0.976417.0.0.70577.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com>) for ; Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:30:57 -0500 Return-path: <572-JSV-775.0.976417.0.0.70577.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com> Envelope-to: info@sterlingcal.com Delivery-date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:30:57 -0500 Received: from bounce.autodesk.com ([192.28.150.161]:49541) by reseller401.webserversystems.com with esmtps (TLS1.2) tls TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 (Exim 4.98.1) (envelope-from <572-JSV-775.0.976417.0.0.70577.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com>) id 1utpRp-00000002nVd-1WMd for info@sterlingcal.com; Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:30:57 -0500 X-MSFBL: dcYpvgw9hHJYKCjSXQCGMNFUVS4zR2veJZOwDoMg3ek=|eyJnIjoiYmctYWJkLTQ zNiIsInUiOiI1NzItSlNWLTc3NTowOjcxMzc0OjU2NzkxMjoxMDE1MTg4OjcwNTc 3Ojk6OTc2NDE3OjkyOTA1NjQtMjUiLCJiIjoiZHZwLTE5Mi0yOC0xNTAtMTYxIiw iciI6ImluZm9Ac3RlcmxpbmdjYWwuY29tIn0= DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; q=dns/txt; c=relaxed/relaxed; t=1756913425; s=m1; d=acs.autodesk.com; i=@acs.autodesk.com; h=List-Unsubscribe:List-Unsubscribe-Post:Content-Type:MIME-Version:Subject:To:From:Date; bh=t8pKPYYG1unUxGvRBoExvNiCKNCLy04yokZipvLKvPQ=; b=VDWK2it1lNCEpUvuJXBF3W43tuUv+PNzKDGDrXVpxdCm0+aWsaBE8E1byXoGqO2Q 3Q+JHB6xsNZVKNOBPM2aZ3C4aySSp+b/y93N8BUMLfgp/SWgj1z9/rJLwT5I2IK9xI9 vRMFYkbGzHaWtC99oxD1qZKlbWPy46AnyCP7z7Wg= DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; q=dns/txt; c=relaxed/relaxed; t=1756913425; s=m1; d=mktdns.com; i=@mktdns.com; h=List-Unsubscribe:List-Unsubscribe-Post:Content-Type:MIME-Version:Subject:To:From:Date; bh=t8pKPYYG1unUxGvRBoExvNiCKNCLy04yokZipvLKvPQ=; b=X6fgEwufGzTElGavQ+am4D3aC40ASfJ56eUYGgMdLJsSGiZrQFh/45mpOndpMKr8 ND2NV57LGh6+ZjqmisoPnqka9GhuWEyx+za+rW36lD4vScwCzBAhltjutOmJCLYsOjq AGfE/jt8xRfG/lEaBxH73JSBgTwMIa11qRjMeYKM= Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2025 10:30:25 -0500 (CDT) From: Eric from Autodesk Reply-To: comms@acs.autodesk.com To: info@sterlingcal.com Message-ID: <544878327.156218425.1756913425786@abmktmail-batch1n.marketo.org> Subject: The real reasons change orders are increasing MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_Part_156218424_346930019.1756913425785" X-Binding: bg-abd-436 List-Unsubscribe-Post: List-Unsubscribe=One-Click List-Unsubscribe: , X-MarketoID: 572-JSV-775:0:71374:567912:1015188:70577:9:976417:9290564-25 X-Mailfrom: 572-JSV-775.0.976417.0.0.70577.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com X-MktArchive: false X-MSYS-API: {"options":{"open_tracking":false,"click_tracking":false}} X-MktMailDKIM: true X-Spam-Status: No, score=-0.6 X-Spam-Score: -5 X-Spam-Bar: / X-Spam-Flag: NO ------=_Part_156218424_346930019.1756913425785 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable DIGITAL BUILDER Change orders aren't new, but lately, does it feel like there are more of t= hem? Like, a lot more. If you agree, we=E2=80=99re hoping you feel validate= d because Clearstory, a change order communication tool, has the data to su= pport this sentiment. In a large industry survey, they asked contractors if= they felt there was more change on projects now compared to five years ago= . Surprise, surprise: 86% of the respondents said yes.=20 The reasons for this surge in change orders include faster designs (leading= to more frequent changes), outdated cost management tools, and front-end d= esign changes. While change orders aren't inherently bad, managing signific= ant change can be expensive, inefficient, and overall hectic for teams. So = today, we discuss strategies to manage inevitable change more proactively a= nd with less stress. IN TODAY'S EDITION: - A conversation on how to effectively remove the chaos from change orders = . =09- Investing in better preconstruction processes is one way to mitigate c= hange down the road. Level up your bid management processes with this free = master class . =09- Some change orders can be eliminated... with the right tech. Learn how= to use this schedule tool to predict delays and manage cost impacts. =09- With AI, big changes are brewing for the construction industry. Learn = how Miron Construction is adapting to the pace of change with its AI strate= gy . PODCAST: Welcome to the change order revolution Change orders can sometimes get a bad rap because they're seen as costly de= lays or signs of poor planning. But what if change orders didn't have to be= such a pain? On this episode of Digital Builder, Cameron Page, founder and= CEO of Clearstory, joins to talk about current change order management pro= cesses and how they can be improved. From real-world challenges in the fiel= d to the workflows that matter most, Cameron shares how builders can reduce= friction, improve cash flow, and get paid faster. ${BtnLabel} <[[${BtnLink}]]> Construction bid management master class for general contractors Want to get bids out the door in under 10 minutes? You can with the right s= trategy and technology. Join our latest master class: Master Bid Management= with Lisa Chen, Technical Solutions Executive at Autodesk. Lisa brings dee= p expertise from her time in wastewater treatment and general contracting, = plus firsthand experience as an estimator for a union GC. Whether you're a = seasoned estimator or just refining your preconstruction workflows, Lisa=E2= =80=99s insights will help you bid with confidence. Eliminate subcontractor change orders with schedule reports Navigating the complexities of change orders has typically been a challengi= ng aspect of construction, especially for subcontractors. Traditionally, bi= dding work as a subcontractor has been competitive, which can encourage sub= s to submit low bids to secure the job, and then rely on change orders to r= ecapture true profitability. This "change order dance" can strain relations= hips and create unnecessary project delays. With Autodesk Build Schedule to= ol, subcontractors can stay ahead of change orders, ensure smoother project= execution, and enhance relationships with general contractors (GCs) and tr= ade partners. Inside Miron Construction=E2=80=99s AI journey: Tools, challenges, and wins Buzz surrounding AI in construction has remained strong over the last few y= ears. From the different tools teams should be using to how to handle data = securely, there's no shortage of opinions and options. GCs, in particular, = are under pressure to boost productivity and reduce risk, all while grappli= ng with labor shortages. While there's plenty of buzz out there, oftentimes= , the best way to gain insights into top AI strategies is to learn from tho= se who are in the thick of it. Brian Athey, Director of Construction Innova= tion at Miron Construction, shares more about the company=E2=80=99s strateg= ic approach to AI adoption so far, including practical examples and candid = insights. Keep Digging - Have you tried the Bridge Tool in Autodesk Construction Cloud? Learn how = it helps construction teams stay ahead . =09- New webinar on-demand : Bring BIM to the whole team with model management for every phas= e. =09- Hey construction project managers, here are 5 ways you can manage chan= ge with ease . =09- A complete guide to best practices with CSI Masterformat . PHOTO OF THE WEEK The iconic London Eye; Photo credit: Insider FOLLOW US Autodesk Construction Solutions, Inc. 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