Which document specifically facilitates minor alterations to the scope of work during construction?

• A. Addenda
• B. Construction contract
• C. Field order
• D. Change order request

Answer: (C)

Field orders are the on-site directives used to handle small, in-field adjustments to the work without going through a formal change process. Issued by the architect or engineer to the contractor, they allow quick tweaks to how things are done, keeping the project moving with minimal administrative overhead. A pre-bid addendum is issued to clarify or modify documents before bidding, not during construction. The construction contract is the overall agreement that sets terms for the project, not a mechanism for routine on-site changes. A change order request is the formal document used when scope, cost, or schedule needs to be modified with owner approval. For minor alterations during construction, a field order is the appropriate tool.