Proposed Revisions to the Differing Site Condition Clause
Abstract
Industry task forces have long endorsed the use of a differing site conditions clause in construction specifications. However, while the underground construction industry has focused on various methods for utilizing or triggering the clause, it has largely ignored the clause language itself. This paper reviews the Federal Differing Site Conditions Clause to identify potential conflicts with other contract language and wording that is itself contrary to the intent of the Differing Site Conditions Clause, and then proposes revised language.
2002
John M. Stolz
Jacobs Associates
