A project's success often hinges on the quality of work produced by each member of the team. When working with subcontractors, a contractor is reliant on the work produced by others to meet standards and expectations. However, if a subcontractor delivers subpar work,...
Construction Defects
What are some common types of construction defects?
As the owner of a construction business, the quality of your work is crucial for your continued success. That is why you must do your best to avoid construction defects as much as possible, as a single defect can derail an entire project. Construction defects like the...
What are sources of contract liability?
Unfortunately, as construction workers are just as human as anyone else, construction defects can and do occur during and after the process of building a structure. However, this is no reason to let the cause of the defects off the hook, especially when it could end...
How to avoid construction disputes in New Jersey
Construction disputes are harmful to both property owners and contractors in New Jersey. However, it is particularly detrimental to the contractor. For one, you may need to stop your project while waiting for the court or arbitration panel to settle the dispute....
What are the types of construction defects?
Construction defects occur during the building process. They can happen at various stages and for multiple reasons in any type of construction project. Understanding the types of defects that you may encounter can enable you to recognize issues in your situation....
Will the labor shortage lead to more defect claims?
If you are a contractor, you are probably struggling to find skilled employees. After all, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors, the construction sector is currently about 650,000 workers shy of meeting customer demand. While it may be possible to...
How are design and workmanship defects different?
Construction defects do not happen that often, but when one occurs it can pose a serious risk to building owners. When determining who is at fault for a construction defect, it is important to identify whether faulty design or poor workmanship caused the problem. What...
Should you check new homes for construction defects?
When you're buying a new construction home, you may think that you don't need a home inspection. However, it's possible that the workers made a mistake or cut corners while building it and installing appliances. If you discover a construction defect, New Jersey...
How to minimize construction defect liability
Owning a construction business in New Jersey can leave you open to liability. If you aren't careful, you can be held responsible for a great many unfortunate incidents including construction gaffes. This is a disaster that you can only avert through vigilance. Common...
Liability for construction defects in New Jersey
Construction defects are a common occurrence in buildings in New Jersey. Errors happen all the time, and most of them are not premeditated. However, you should not suffer consequences for such defects. Instead, you should find a way to have them corrected, especially...