Activity

Description of risk

Risk borne by Contractor

Risk borne by Authority

Comments/Actions to be taken to minimise risk

D. Ground structure/ environmental contamination

Ground structure problems or environmental contamination problems arise which affect building structure, programmed works or availability of accommodation

•  cost of additional design works for ground structure problems

•  delays in receiving full Unitary Charge

•  potential cost of provision of alternative accommodation

•  potential termination if long stop date exceeded

•  historic site contamination for refurbishment works buildings and their sites

•  absence of historic incidences of contamination

•  site and ground condition assessments and surveys undertaken by Authority and / or bidders to the extent practical

•  works and design provision appropriate to ground structure and environmental contamination risk

•  potential for sharing of risk on value for money basis

•  insurance against risk