What Subcontractor Variations are
A Subcontractor Variation records a change to the scope of a Subcontractor Order — additional work, omitted work, or re-pricing. They work similarly to main contract Variations but are tracked against a specific Subcontractor Order.
Viewing Subcontractor Variations
Open a project and expand Subcontractors in the sidebar, then click Variations. The table shows all Variations with their number, name, status, order reference, and who created them.
Filter by Status or Created By.
Creating a Subcontractor Variation
Click Create Subcontractor Variation and enter the Variation details — name, description, and the Subcontractor Order it relates to.
Adding items
On the detail page, click Add Variation Item to add items with descriptions, quantities, and rates.
You cannot add items when the Variation status is Firmed.
Status workflow
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
Pending / Requested | Variation raised |
Priced | Items have been priced |
Submitted | Sent for review |
Firmed | Accepted — items are locked |
Next steps
- Subcontractor Orders — manage the orders that Variations modify.
- Subcontractor Applications — claim Variation values in Subcontractor Applications.