6.2. Differing Site Conditions

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are differing site conditions?

   Hint

   Think about what might change from the initial site assessment.

2. 2.

   Name one potential impact of differing site conditions.

   Hint

   Consider financial aspects.

3. 3.

   What are differing site conditions?

   • Conditions that were anticipated
   • Unexpected physical conditions
   • Conditions that are beneficial

   Hint

   Think about what is 'differing' from expectations.

4. 4.

   True or False: Differing site conditions can affect both cost and project timelines.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the impacts we discussed.

5. 5.

   A contractor discovers ancient ruins during a renovation project. How should they proceed legally and operationally with respect to differing site conditions?

   Hint

   Consider legal responsibilities and project protocols.

6. 6.

   Calculate the potential cost impact if an unexpected soil condition requires additional excavation, increasing costs by 15%. If the original excavation cost was $50,000, what is the new cost?

   Hint

   Think about calculating percentages.