Differing Site Conditions

Differing Site Conditions (DSC) definition. Learn the legal difference between Type I and Type II DSC for construction change orders.

Calculation Formula

DSC Type I = Condition ≠ Contract Documents | Type II = Condition ≠ Usual & Expected

Real Contractor Example

The soil report said sandy loam, but the contractor found solid granite 2 feet down. This is a classic Type I DSC.

Put This Into Practice

Knowing the definition is step one. RemodelFin tracks this in real time on every job — no spreadsheets.