Some time ago, a foundation subcontractor
did some work on a
development in Chicago. The foundation
sub was subcontracted to a
general contractor (GC), who was in
turn under contract to the owner.
Once on the site, the foundation
sub suggested to the GC that the
foundation footings should be taken
deeper than originally specified. The
GC agreed. The general contractor
and the foundation subcontractor
framed and poured the deeper foundation
and formed a few other
"extras" at the general contractor's
direction.
After the extras were performed,
the sub asked the general to sign
three written change orders covering
the additional work. The general
contractor didn't sign. When the sub
submitted a bill for the extra work,
the contractor refused to pay