The contractual arrangement for the Bechtel Parsons project

In the summer of 1994, Bechtel and Parsons Brinkerhoff faced accusations of inflating the delay and costs for the big dig project. The public was outraged as they discovered the state's cost plus contract with one of the most influential construction companies. Bechtel had second thoughts about the project, realizing it would take longer and cost much more than initially planned. This scandalous story gained attention as it revealed the questionable practices of Bechtel Parsons, who not only had a financial incentive to prolong the project but also assumed the role of managing their own work.