With crane malfunctions and collapses becoming all-too common on construction sites these days, we don't intend to make light of such disasters. Fortunately for all parties concerned, in this month's highlighted case study, there were no fatalities nor even any injuries. But the cost to a construction project can be, as you well know, enormous and financially devastating all the...

ABOUT THE CLAIM Recently, Guardian Group, Inc.'s Construction Defect Group was called to a 30,000 sf office complex in Arizona. Complaints were of widespread water intrusion at the building's windows... all of them. ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION Our carrier-client initially called us in to defend the subcontractor's work, but once Guardian's experts completed their investigation, it was obvious that mitigating damages and expediting settlement were...

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...