Water intrusion 101 for construction litigators: Indicators, causes and damage
Water intrusion is involved in most construction defect litigation cases involving commercial, industrial, and residential properties. In fact, cases involving water intrusion issues account for more than 70 percent of construction litigation, according to the Journal of American Institute of Architects.
Here is a brief overview of water...
Concrete 101 for construction litigators: Cracking and curling
Concrete is an easy material to use and manage that is part of nearly every construction project. However, if concrete work is not performed properly, there can be major problems and latent defects. Two possible concrete conditions that are commonly part of construction litigation: Cracking and curling.
Concrete cracking
There are three major types of cracks in concrete slabs: Ranked from...