Impact of Variation Orders on Construction Project Schedule in Tulungagung

Abstract

Construction projects often face challenges that affect their timely completion, one of which is the occurrence of a Variation Order (VO). A Variation Order refers to changes or additions to the scope of work beyond the initial contractual agreement, which can impact the project duration. The objective of this research is to analyze how Variation Orders affect project scheduling. This research used quantitative methods to analyze how Variation Orders influence the project schedule based on time deviations found in construction documents. The data used are secondary in nature, obtained from project-related documents such as Change Order, Shop Drawings, Budget Plan Documents (RAB), and Time Schedules. Time analysis is conducted by comparing the planned schedule with the actual schedule after the occurrence of Variation Orders. The results indicate that Variation Orders led to delays in overall project completion, shifting the planned completion date from September 1, 2024, to March 19, 2025, for a project that originally began on September 25, 2023.