Fiducia TogetherChange control
A formal process for agreeing changes to what was agreed.
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What it means
Change control records a proposed change, assesses its effect on time, cost and risk, and requires agreement before it is implemented.
Why it matters
It converts an argument at the end of the project into a decision during it. Both sides know where they stand, and the record exists.
What it looks like in practice
A change note need not be long: what is changing, why, what it costs, what it does to the timescale, and a signature.
What to watch out for
Verbal agreement to a change. It is unenforceable and it is the standard cause of a disputed final invoice.
Where to get proper advice
A commercial solicitor for the contract clause. After that it is a template and a habit.
Where to read more
Last reviewed 2026-08-28 by Fiducia Together · Next review due 2027-08-28
Please note: This page explains what a term means. It is general information, not legal, financial, tax or investment advice, and it does not know anything about your business. Before you sign, file or commit to anything, check it with an accountant, a solicitor, or the official guidance we link to.