An organization becomes very accustomed to working in an area and can easily assume that theirtype of work is done the same way everywhere. Yet the differences in customs, methods,procedures, regulations, work rules and labor conditions can be significantly different andexpensive if not planned for. Examples are numerous: Merit shop contractor bidding outsidetheir area without knowing in advance that the work would have to be performed union. Incertain areas of the country it is common to install underground pipe practically underwater,while specifications in other areas require complete de-watering. In some states it is almostimpossible to keep full crews during the first week of deer-hunting season. There are even someareas where local suppliers will give their best prices and service only to local contractors.Regulatory requirements and inspection may differ greatly from an inner city to the suburbs andmay be completely reversed when county lines are crossed.