Post-recession Homebuilding Market on the Rise

So what’s the problem? Residential construction is predicted to continue growing over the next five years. As the economy continues to rebound from the 2008 crisis, this rise in building is attributed to low interest rates and demands from consumersRead The Full Article »

Construction Defects and Mistakes

What should the contractor do? Finding a defect or mistake in completed work poses a dilemma for contractors. There are two choices they can make: Risk liability by ignoring the problem; or Risk destruction of evidence by fixing the problemRead The Full Article »

Building Design Impacts Slip/Trip/Fall Hazards

 Taking safety into account during the design stages Most commercial property owners work hard to make their premises safer by putting down mats between entryways and solid surfaces; promoting clean floors and appropriate footwear. And yet, slips, trips and fallsRead The Full Article »

Invalid Insurance Leads to Lawsuit in Building Collapse

Expired policy and misrepresentation end in disaster for contractor Six people were killed and another 14 were injured as the result of a building collapse in Philadelphia on June 6, 2013. A neighboring Salvation Army thrift store was also crushed.Read The Full Article »