Who pays for unauthorized construction changes? The cabinet blame game

Who pays for unauthorized construction changes? One kitchen, two very different cabinet colors — and nobody wants to foot the bill. In this short construction case study, Alex approves white cabinets. His partner secretly changes the order to green. The installer follows along. Now the wrong kitchen is built — and everyone blames everyone else. Watch to learn: how a verbal change order can blow up a project budget, who is really liable when approval is bypassed, and the one simple step that prevents this disaster in the first place. Perfect for contractors, project managers, homeowners, and anyone who’s ever been stuck in a blame game over a construction change order. Chapters: 0:00 The kitchen is finished — now tear it out 0:02 3 weeks earlier: the approved design 0:15 Partner changes the cabinet color 0:29 Green cabinets are ordered 0:33 Alex walks in and asks “Why is my kitchen green?” 0:53 The construction lesson: confirm changes first 1:04 Who should pay for the replacement? Drop your verdict in the comments — who pays: Alex, his partner, or the installer? #constructiondispute #changeorder #unauthorizedconstructionchanges