Work order A work order is an internal or formal document that authorizes a specific job to begin.
It usually lists the location, tasks, materials, and schedule so the crew knows what to do on site. For NYC sidewalk repairs, a work order helps organize the job and connect the estimate, scope, and field work.
Frequently Asked Questions About Work order
What is a work order?
A document authorizing a specific job to begin, listing the location, tasks, materials and schedule for the crew.
How is it different from an estimate?
An estimate proposes price and scope. A work order authorizes the work and directs the crew on what to perform.
What should it reference?
The agreed scope, the permit, and for a violation job, the violation number and the specific flags cited.
Why does it matter to the owner?
It connects the quoted scope to what actually happens in the field, which reduces the chance of the wrong flags being replaced.