The Supreme Court of Utah recently found that an incorrect pre-construction geotechnical engineering report is a “defective design.” Thus, actions arising from an incorrect geotechnical report are ...

Distinguishing acceptable deviation from actionable nonconformance involves nuanced engineering and legal considerations. Differentiating between a deviation, deficiency and defect becomes crucial for ...

If you're in the process of having a new home built or you're about to buy one, there's one important electrical inspection ...

An owner who has suffered damages as a result of defects in the design or construction of its building generally has two classes of defendants it can pursue: the architect (or engineer) that was ...

The Texas Legislature recently passed a new law concerning owner-furnished designs for construction projects, thereby overturning more than 100 years of precedent in Texas previously holding that ...

A home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, so how do you make sure that investment is safe and sound? FOX 13 uncovers dangerous defects popping up in brand-new homes, often leaving ...

Most architects maintain $1 million or less in professional liability insurance, and the large firms typically carry no more than $5 million. Simple human mistakes, like miscalculating a structural ...

The unit was modern and pristine, but three years later the ceiling leaks, the walls are cracked and the floors are warped. Such complaints about construction defects are relatively common among New ...