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Construction Defect Analysis Based on the Contract Documents, Project Records, and Actual Work Performed

Construction defect disputes require more than identifying a visible deficiency. The analysis may involve determining what was required, who was responsible for performing and supervising the work, when the condition developed, whether notice was provided, and what corrective measures are reasonable.

RFH Partners assists attorneys in evaluating alleged defects and workmanship deficiencies from the perspective of an experienced commercial construction executive and construction manager.

Matters Evaluated

Defective or incomplete construction
Work that allegedly does not conform to drawings or specifications
Improper installation or sequencing
Failure to coordinate trades
Inadequate supervision or quality control
Failure to identify and correct deficient work
Punch-list and closeout disputes
Water intrusion and resulting construction damage, in coordination with appropriate technical specialists
Corrective-work scope and cost
Contractor and construction-manager standard of care
Responsibility among owners, contractors, subcontractors, designers, and consultants

Where the dispute requires a licensed engineering, architectural, building-envelope, or other specialized design opinion, RFH Partners can work alongside the appropriate discipline expert.

Questions Commonly Addressed

What did the contract documents require?
Was the completed work consistent with the project requirements?
Were generally accepted construction-management practices followed?
Were deficiencies properly documented and communicated?

Was the corrective-work scope reasonable and necessary?
Are the claimed repair costs adequately supported?
Did subsequent work alter or conceal relevant conditions?
Which project participants had responsibility for supervision, coordination, inspection, or correction?
Did the contractor or construction manager respond appropriately?

Commonly Reviewed Records

Drawings and specifications
Submittals and shop drawings
Requests for information
Field reports and inspection records
Daily reports
Meeting minutes
Photographs and videos
Deficiency and punch lists
Nonconformance reports
Contractor and subcontractor correspondence
Corrective-work proposals
Repair invoices and cost records
Certificates, testing reports, and closeout documentation.

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RFH Partners assists plaintiff and defense counsel with early case assessment, document analysis, site inspection, expert reporting, rebuttal analysis, deposition, arbitration, and trial support.

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