Article: Essential Utility Obligations that Exist Outside Your Contract.

Nobody knows better than contractors how much unmarked, mismarked and late utility relocation causes both extra costs and project delay. And, these utility-related problems will continue. These problems are more prevalent today than in the past because most current roadwork involves the reconstruction or expansion of existing highways, roads and bridges where utilities already exist versus new construction. So, what can contractors do to protect themselves against the financial impact?