Foundation Problems Encountered During Construction of the Federal Office Building and Courthouse in Springfield, MA
PLRD-82-39
Published: Feb 22, 1982. Publicly Released: Feb 22, 1982.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the foundation problems encountered during the construction of the Federal office building and courthouse in Springfield, Massachusetts. Specifically, GAO was asked about increased cost implications as well as whether the problem originated with the contractor, the architect-engineer, or the General Services Administration (GSA).
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