ICC Ground Investigation Version - August 2011

Like the measurement version of the Infrastructure Condition of Contract, the Ground Investigation Version is based on the traditional pattern of an investigation designed by a Engineer and carried out by a Specialist Contractor. These Conditions are intended for the situration where the Employer wishes to develop a site and has geotechnical specialists to advise him and who will carry out any initial desk study, identify the geotechnical requirements of the project and design a ground investigation to suit those requirements. The Investigation may include all or some of the following: • Site operations including drilling, digging pits, surveys etc. • Ancillary Works, being permanent items left behind, e.g. piezometers. • Laboratory Testing • Reporting requirements