Change is the only constant

Abstract

It is change, continuing change, inevitable change that is the dominant factor in society today. No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be. Scientists (Isaac Asimov), numerous philosophers (Heraclitus), and project managers have long tackled the concept of change. Yet, changes remain the most common source of disagreement during the course of construction. This paper discusses change management as an organizational objective, with a focus on trend analysis, risk evaluation, contingency management, and reporting as tools to lessen impacts to the scope, schedule, quality and cost of the project.