In a recent study by Dodge Construction Network and Clearstory, it was found that a majority of commercial construction contractors are facing a rise in change orders. This increase is causing significant financial, operational, and workforce difficulties for both general and specialty trade contractors. The research, part of the Optimizing the Change Order Processes SmartMarket Insight series, highlights the challenges posed by the growing number of change orders. The findings have been presented in two distinct Insight reports to address the varying effects on the industry.