Excavation Risks Adjacent to Existing Structures in Illinois and Urban Environments—Identifying and Managing Technical and Legal Issues

In an article for the Deep Foundations Institute, Construction Attorneys Gregory Meeder and James Chivilo discuss technical and legal concerns for construction in Illinois and urban environments. Jurisdictions have varying regulations for parties during new construction projects that are adjacent to existing structures. Mr. Meeder and Mr. Chivilo emphasize that effective communication is critical to managing risks during such projects, regardless of which regulations are in place.

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This publication was prepared for and presented at DFI 2019: 44th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations.