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Hurricane Winds Topples Building in Raleigh, NC

A building under construction in Raleigh, North Carolina collapsed on January 11th during a storm, according to The News & Observer. Ed Braz, a wildlife photographer, captured the event on video.

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Construction Defects Part 1

Nicholas D. Cowie of Cowie & Mott PA discusses construction defect law, particularly as it involves condominium associations.

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Construction Defects Part 2

In the second part of his discussion of construction defects…

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The Consequences of Nevada’s Construction Defect Law

An insightful review of the problems with Nevada’s construction defect law. Nevada’s construction defect law has lead to fraud and corruption, while providing little benefit to homeowners. Due to the broad provisions of the law, even work that exceeds building code requirements can be considered a construction defect.

Nevada uniquely has a statutory requirement that attorneys prevailing in construction defect cases are guaranteed fees from the settlement, often leaving homeowners insufficient funds to fix the alleged problems. Homeowners are then reluctant to admit to the litigation, for fear it will devalue their homes. With thirty-eight times the national average of construction defect claims, construction insurance premiums in Nevada are significantly above those of other states.

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Florida Statute of Limitations for Construction Defects

Orlando, Florida attorney Christopher Weiss offers a discussion of construction defect law in Florida, concerning the statute of limitation and what conditions affect the time of this. He also briefly discusses what one should do when faced with a possible construction defect.

Mr. Weiss is a board certified construction attorney with 36 years of experience in construction law.

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California Court of Appeals Rules SB800 Not Exclusive Remedy

The California Court of Appeals recently ruled in Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. Brookfield Crystal Cove, LLC that SB800, California’s “right to repair” law, does not “establish exclusive remedies for claims for actual damages for construction defects.” Two attorneys from Allen Matkins, Valentine S. How and Timothy M. Hutter, look at the history of SB800, the history of the court case, and its implications.

Their conclusion is that the court’s decision makes clear that claims that are time-barred under SB800 can still be valid under common law, citing the court’s decision that SB800 does not “establish exclusive remedies for claims for actual damages for construction defects.”

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Rebuilding it Right after Hurricane Sandy

The Long Island suburb of Hempstead held a panel discussion on July 25, 2013 to launch its "Rebuild Right" program. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy they were encouraging homeowners to find out the right to way to repair their homes in order to not only make them safe during the next major storm, but also to guard against mold and other problems.

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Bert L. Howe & Associates, Inc - Corporate Profile and Capabilities - Construction Expert Witness Solutions

Construction Defect Litigation and Claims Support Solution for Legal Professionals. Capabilities include registered architects, civil and structural engineers, roofing and waterproofing experts, building envelope experts. The approach at BHA is to provide a single point of reference to Legal Professionals, General Liability Carriers, Owners and Builders seeking effective resolution to construction related claims and disputes. For additional information or to schedule an initial consultation regarding your matter, contact us at www.berthowe.com

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Goldman Sachs 2013 Outlook: U.S. Housing Market

Global Investment Research expects more improvement in the U.S. housing market in 2013. Jan Hatzuis explaints to Allison Nathan that he expects clear improvement, which bodes well for future housing starts. Mr. Hatzuis expects housing starts to continue to rise.