At this point, the owner and contractor need to discuss this unforeseen situation and come to an agreement on payment for expenses and work. Most disputes that arise between a contractor and owner after the project is begun can be worked out by mutual agreement. In some disputes, the possibility of needing a third party mediator is warranted. The last step in resolving contract disputes involves filing legal claims and pursuing it through the legal system. Reports Soil Reports - Lecture Notes Soil reports are documents that contain information about the subsurface structure and composition.
Some reports are quite brief and only contain a limited amount of information.
Sometimes the project may need modified due to subsurface considerations. The most important reason for examining the subsurface is to ensure the structure's foundation will be sufficiently supported. This means the subsurface must have sufficient bearing capacity and will not be subjected to unacceptable settling characteristics. For massive structures such as suspension bridges and multi-story buildings, a detailed soil engineering report will be financed. Scope and Purpose 2.