General Services Administration Should Do More To Avoid Foundation Construction Problems

Problems during site excavation and foundation construction for Federal buildings have troubled the General Services Administration (GSA) since the early 1960's. Since 1973, GSA has paid contractors over $16 million for extra costs caused by site excavation and foundation construction problems. Outstanding claims against GSA for similar problems total $6.8 million. Years of project delays and millions of dollars in additional leasing and administrative costs have resulted from these problems.