Construction blueprints are used in all projects as they are drawings of a plan that show the construction specifics of job, which can be referred to throughout the entire building process. Blueprints are created and designed by architects, engineers, and designers and are used by developers and subcontractors to show them what needs to be done. The parts of a…
Our construction defect law firm based in San Diego wanted to share with you common questions we get that will help you understand more about what we do and the construction defect litigation process. Q: What kind of damages can be recovered in a construction defect case? A: Usually in a construction defect action you can recover for the cost…
There are hundreds of construction defects that can cause damage to a property. We wanted to show you actual examples of what a construction defect can be in your property. Our law firm based in San Diego wanted to share this limited list of common defects: Stained drywall at window sills and ceilings Cracks along streets, common area slabs or…
Our Sand Diego Law Firm would like to share with you some factors continue to contribute to the labor shortage. Attempting to get a contractor to timely bid a project is very difficult. We are aware of situations where certain trades are six to eight weeks out from getting on site to visually bid a project. “The unemployment subsidy disincentivized…
Our San Diego Law firm has recovered $3,150,000 for a large townhouse association in San Diego, CA. This law firm represented a Homeowners Association comprised of multiple attached townhomes in San Diego, California. The Association brought an action against the developer of the project for various construction defects including but were not limited to defective construction of the building envelope…
When a contractor/developer finishes a project, he/she is on the hook for a certain amount of time for defective workmanship. If a lawsuit is filed before the statute of limitations is up, a person can have a valid case. In California, the statute of limitations for breach of contract and breach of implied warranty is two years for oral agreements and four…
Soil can lead to construction defect problems, whether that is with pipes, metal or a structure. For example, if the soil is corrosive, it can easy away at pipes below the ground, which can lead them to burst or leak over time. If this occurs, it will be an extensive and expensive fix. When placing any metal or piping…
Our San Diego Law Firm wanted to share news greatly affecting new construction: rising costs of materials. The housing market across the country is crazy right now. It is a strong sellers’ market and buyers are having an extremely difficult time getting offers accepted. One reason is that inventory for homes is down, which presents opportunity for developers to build new homes as fast as possible to take advantage of the…
Our San Diego construction defect law firm focuses our practice on representing Homeowner Associations, Mid/High Rise Associations, Condominium/Condominium Conversion Associations and Commercial Property Owners in complex construction defect matters through the litigation process, arbitration and trial. We also handle significant construction cases with complex insurance issues, including bankruptcy of the builder and exhaustion of insurance. Our reputation precedes us. We…
Construction defects can happen from any part in a project, whether it’s the design or materials. A construction defect is a deficiency in the design or construction of a building or structure. The cause of the condition can be the result of one of three things: faulty design, materials, and/or workmanship. If the construction defect is an actionable defect, this means…