Topic
Construction Defect
638 published works
BuildSmart
The Gross Disproportionality Exception to Construction Damages
By John Mark Goodman, Joe Mack Curry II
The usual measure of damages for breach of a construction contract is the cost to repair the defects or finish the incomplete work. But what if the cost to repair…
Colorado Construction Litigation
“The Superintendent Told Us to Do It:” Why Verbal Approval May Not Be Enough
In construction defect litigation, one scenario appears repeatedly: a subcontractor installs work in a manner that differs from the plans, specifications, manufacturer instructions, or industry standards after being verbally directed…
China Law Insight
建设工程质量不符合合同约定，发包人能否不要求修理、返工或改建而直接主张减少支付工程价款？
By King & Wood
作者：王欣 建设工程质量纠纷在建设工程施工合同纠纷占比中是仅次于建设工程价款纠纷的案件类型，司法实践中，建设工程质量与建设工程价款支付密切关联。《建设工程司法解释（一）》第十二条规定：“因承包人的原因造成建设工程质量不符合约定，承包人拒绝修理、返工或者改建，发包人请求减少支付工程价款的，人民法院应予支持。” 当建设工程质量出现问题时，发包人是否可以直接主张减少支付工程价款，是否应以承包人拒绝修理、返工或者改建等为前提，发包人是通过反诉还是抗辩方式予以主张，均需要在法律层面予以明确，本文就此具体讨论和分析。 阅读更多
China Law Insight
对于建设工程质量缺陷，发包人在何种情形下需承担过错责任
By King & Wood
作者：王欣 根据《建筑法》和《建设工程质量管理条例》等法律和行政法规规定，在建设工程领域，以承包人承担建设工程质量责任为原则，以发包人承担建设工程质量责任为例外，发包人一般只对建设工程质量承担过错责任。《建设工程司法解释（一）》第十三条对于在建设工程出现质量缺陷时，发包人在何种情形下需承担过错责任进行了较为明确的规定，本文就此具体讨论和分析。 阅读更多
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog
Our Condominium Just Turned Over From Developer Control. What’s Next?
The developer has just turned over control of the condominium association to the unit owners. There’s a new board and a long to-do list, among which is the important question:…
Construction Industry Legal Blog
A Tale of Two Pathways: Positioning Yourself for Recovery Under Florida’s Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund
A residential construction dispute can leave a homeowner with defective work, an unfinished project, and substantial additional expense. Even where contractor misconduct is clear, recovery is not always immediate. Thanks…
Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog
New Legislation Shortens Statute of Repose in Oregon
By Matthew Wood
Oregon House Bill 3746, which became law on July 24, 2025 and became effective on January 1, 2026, operates to shorten the statute of repose for “a tort action by…
Constructlaw®
Building on Promises: Under New York Ruling, Extended Warranties Go Further
By Daniel Towns, Kevin Wallace
INTRODUCTION Latent construction defects can surface years after construction ends. Every defect is different, but they all raise the same question: who is responsible? This is a simple question with…
Florida Construction Law Blog
Who is responsible for a construction defect?
Construction defects can happen during new construction, renovations, and both commercial and residential projects. They often lead to litigation, as there may be a substantial amount of money on the…
Construction Industry Legal Blog
Eligibility Checklist: Do You Qualify for Florida’s Construction Recovery Fund?
1. Contractor Status [ ] Was the contractor licensed by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)? [ ] Was the contractor working under a Division I license (general, building,…