The occurrence of variation order can be divided into four categories which are client-related variation order, consultant-related variation orders, contractor-related variation order, and other-related variation order. Most of the occurrence of variation order are related to the design, specifications, drawings and scope of works originated from the consultant. Therefore, this research aims to determine the consultant’s role in minimizing the occurrence of the variation order. The questionnaires were distributed by hand or email to potential respondents around The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and analysed using the descriptive analysis. In order to reduce the occurrence of variation orders, coordination between designers and owner in the design stage would help to spot the noncompliance to the owner’s demand. Hence, another action of the consultant is to prepare complete contract document before tendering stage. Therefore, in order to develop effective strategies to reduce variation and improve project productivity performance, the findings will help consultants to focus on the root causes of variation during pre-contract or post contract stage.
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To Cite this Article: Ismail, N., Aziz, T. N. H. T. A., Zain, N. M., Shuib, M. N., & Hasbullah, M. N. (2022). Consultant’s Role in Minimizing The Occurance of Variation Order. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(11), 2345– 2352.
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