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3 ways to reduce construction defect claims

June 5, 2019 David McLain 341 Views 2 Comments construction defect

Builders can’t bulletproof their projects from construction defect suits, but they can take steps to limit actual defects.

Inadequate grading was among the most common claims in construction defect suits. (Illustration: Aleutie, Dreamstime)

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What are the most commonly claimed issues in construction defect litigation?

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 David McLain 880 Views 2 Comments construction defect

One of the most common questions I get is: “What are the most commonly claimed construction defects?”

Construction defect suits are still a concern for builders in 2019. (Photo: Wave Break Media, Dreamstime)

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What about construction defects?

December 5, 2018 Danielle Andrus 575 Views 0 Comments construction defect

Construction defect suits are still a concern for builders in 2019.

For the vast majority of cases, there will not be an outcome the builder views as a win.

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What a construction defect ‘win’ looks like for a builder

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 David McLain 755 Views 0 Comments construction defect

Builders need to be satisfied any time a conflict is resolved without attorneys.

From left to right: David Baltz, Phoenix Framing; Dave Jackson, Jackson Design Build; Jason Brown, Ascent Builders; Scott Moberg, Joyce Homes; Stephanie Beninati, Strategic Insurance Services; Brian Workman, Blind Corners and Curves (Photo: Povy Kendal Atchison)

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