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....
Construction Defects
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...
Common construction defects in New Jersey
Construction defects are some of the leading causes of disputes between property owners and builders. It's important to understand the most common defects so that you can be prepared to identify and address them if they occur during your construction project. Common...
What are the most common construction defects?
You naturally expect residential and commercial buildings in New Jersey to be safe. Unfortunately, many buildings suffer from construction defects that can put everyone in danger. You should know about the most common construction defects. Facade and window leaks...
How to successfully defend a construction defect claim
There are many construction projects happening across New Jersey at any given time. Unfortunately, not every construction project goes smoothly. Sometimes, this situation leads to one party filing a construction defect claim against another business. Here are several...
What are construction defects?
Whether a contractor is building a single-story home or a massive skyscraper, the client expects the contractor to do the job right. An inspection of the complete project may reveal defects, including very dangerous ones. Defects in completed New Jersey buildings,...