Construction disputes
I have worked (arbitrator, mediator, counsel) in disputes involving industrial sites, multi-family housing, refineries, residential, multi-use and mining sites. The following topics , among others, were addressed:
- Delay, nature, causes and responsibility
- Survey and site set up/preparation
- Constructability
- Design-build
- Negligence
- QA and QC
- Role and function of architect
- Water intrusion or flashing
- Building coatings/exteriors
- Survey adequacy
- Removal of general contractor
- Construction scheduling and sequencing, optimal sequencing
- Concrete and reinforcement
- Adequacy of plans and specifications
- HVAC
- Compliance with contract and specifications
- Effects of weather
- Responsibility for delay among various actors
- Determination of validity of change orders, extras and deletions
- Dispute over validity and use of liens
- Constructability of design
- Responsibility for permit compliance in construction
- Failure to or responsibility to coordinate construction
- Adequacy of supervision
- Propriety of equipment for necessary tasks
- Delays caused by permitting or government agencies
- Responsibility for permitting
- Delay damages calculation, liquidated
- Lien payment and priority, improper lien
- Grading, soils, compaction
- Foundation preparation
- Roofing and flashing claims
- Drill site preparation and equipment
- Mold
- Quantum meriut
- Substitute materials or appliances
- Sliding
- Loan extension costs
- Injunctive relief
- Attorneys fees and interest
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