ABOUT THE PROJECT Military projects present unique contractual and construction issues. When liquidated damages (LD's) come into play, even more diligence is required. Such was the case when a large surety's principal faced obstacles with a design-build project (a series of storage bunker buildings for captured munitions) at a secure military installation. Because this was a design-build project, the...
ABOUT THE SUBJECT PROPERTY Recently, Guardian Group, Inc.'s Construction Defect Group was called in to consult on a $10MM residence in the Southwest. The high-end residence overlooks a lake and incorporates a significant amount of acreage. ABOUT THE CASE The General Contractor on the new construction home was being sued over moisture intrusion issues at the windows and...
ABOUT THE CLAIM Recently, Guardian's property experts were asked to consult on one of our national carrier client's slip and-fall claims. The claim involved a woman who had reportedly tripped on a concrete wheel stop. Opposing counsel had posited that the handicap parking stalls and surrounding lighting were not compliant with the state's codes. ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION & CLAIM ANALYSIS ...