Boston’s Big Dig project faces lawsuit

April 6, 2004
Retired judge Edward M. Ginsburg is leading a team of lawyers and engineers to recover overcharges as high as $146 million from the Big Dig highway project in downtown Boston. The lawsuit claims that the project’s private-sector managers concealed true cost estimates from state officials to keep the project moving. The lawsuit, approved by state Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly, states that Bechtel/Parsons

Retired judge Edward M. Ginsburg is leading a team of lawyers and engineers to recover overcharges as high as $146 million from the Big Dig highway project in downtown Boston. The lawsuit claims that the project’s private-sector managers concealed true cost estimates from state officials to keep the project moving.

The lawsuit, approved by state Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly, states that Bechtel/Parsons Brinkerhoff cleared profits exceeding $140 million and $6 million in incentive fees out of total payments of $2 billion. This project is the largest public works project in U.S. history, and its estimated cost has increased from $2.6 billion to $14.6 billion. It’s scheduled for completion in 2005.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of EC&M, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Electrical Conduit Comparison Chart

CHAMPION FIBERGLASS electrical conduit is a lightweight, durable option that provides lasting savings when compared to other materials. Compare electrical conduit types including...

Fiberglass Electrical Conduit Chemical Resistance Chart

This information is provided solely as a guide since it is impossible to anticipate all individual site conditions. For specific applications which are not covered in this guide...

Considerations for Direct Burial Conduit

Installation type plays a key role in the type of conduit selected for electrical systems in industrial construction projects. Above ground, below ground, direct buried, encased...

How to Calculate Labor Costs

Most important to accurately estimating labor costs is knowing the approximate hours required for project completion. Learn how to calculate electrical labor cost.