NEC Clause 60.1(12) states that a CE arises if the Contractor encounters physical conditions. With reference to the Guidance Notes for the NEC ECC (Page 70), is the “physical conditions” only limited to those unforeseen conditions in respect of ground such as soil characteristics, level of rock/soil interface, ground water level etc? Is prohibition of site access imposed by third party constitutes as a “physical conditions”?
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