Recently, Guardian Group, Inc.'s Construction Defect Group was called to the site of a residential development of more than 100 homes. When the homeowner's association filed a construction defect claims against the construction team, including both the roofer and framer, the defense counsel sought the support of Guardian's experts. The plaintiff experts initially prepared a report including an extensive list...

At the container terminal of a popular Southern California port, Guardian Group, Inc.'s  experts were called upon to provide comprehensive forensic evaluations on many of the construction elements that had been undertaken in conjunction with a multi-year renovation. Construction and engineering forensic work included defect analysis and testing of the concrete foundation, paving, grading, underground utilities, structural framing and stucco work....

A recent Construction Defect case brought  Guardian Group, Inc.'s experts out to the site of a large, multi-family apartment complex in the Orlando, FL area. On behalf of our client, we conducted an investigation of the structure, which stood three stories in height and utilized external wood-framed staircase to provide residents access to the upper floors. Unfortunately, various finishes prevented a visual inspection of...