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Fill and Backfill for Foundations - Specification Provisions

 

Could you prepare a contract that anticipates all problems that could occur?

Dealing with geotechnical issues is possibly the most difficult problem that engineers are faced with. Unknown underground conditions can cause chaos during the construciton phase. Defining the project in detail and showing how the project needs to be constructed is highly important for keeping the project on schedule and close cooperation is necessary between the contractor and inspector. Read this white paper for details on preparing contact specifications, including excavation, drainage, and foundation preparation.