It’s your first day on a new job, and
your excavator is digging out for the
foundation when he finds the biggest
field rock in North America lurking just
below the surface. With a sheepish grin,
he informs you that this will add about
$10,000 to your job costs. Is there any
way to pass on this unbudgeted cost to
someone else?
If your contract doesn’t specifically
address concealed conditions, changed
conditions, or differing site conditions,
the default rule is that the bidder,
whether that bidder is the general contractor
or a subcontractor, is the one
who must handle the problem. Bidders
are supposed to make themselves familiar
with all of the job-site conditions
and bid accordingly. Unexpected