Revisiting Denver’s Construction Defect Ordinance
One of the biggest problems for Colorado builders dealing with construction defect litigation is the breach of implied warranty claim.
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Education is key: Helping builders embrace Passive House standards
Builders are often unfamiliar with the tenets of Passive House. Emu Systems provides specific, relevant training to help them be successful.
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Attorneys’ fee clauses are engraved invitations to sue
Builders should evaluate the language in their contracts, lest they find themselves on the hook for plaintiffs’ attorneys fees.
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Will affordable housing ever come back to Colorado?
Prior to the Great Recession, condominiums and townhomes accounted for approximately 26%-27% of all permits pulled along the Front Range,
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What to look for in subcontractor warranty endorsements
General liability policies increasingly include clauses with serious implications for builders. David McLainPlease feel free to reach out to me
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Why builders should reconsider arbitration clauses in construction contracts
My advice to home builders has long been to arbitrate construction defect claims instead of litigating them in front of
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3 ways to reduce construction defect claims
Builders can’t bulletproof their projects from construction defect suits, but they can take steps to limit actual defects. David McLainPlease
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What are the most commonly claimed issues in construction defect litigation?
One of the most common questions I get is: “What are the most commonly claimed construction defects?” David McLainPlease feel
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What about construction defects?
Construction defect suits are still a concern for builders in 2019. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus was previously the managing editor for
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What a construction defect ‘win’ looks like for a builder
Builders need to be satisfied any time a conflict is resolved without attorneys. David McLainPlease feel free to reach out
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