/ ABOUT THE CLAIM A recently built four-story hotel began showing leaks and related water intrusion damage in multiple locations. The owner asked YA Group for an independent review of suspected construction defects and a breakdown of the related subcontractors’ responsibility. The specific focus was building enclosure performance and workmanship conditions that enabled water to migrate into the wall cavities...

 / ABOUT THE CLAIM, CASE OR ISSUE Reports of recurring water intrusion at a well-over century-old building led to a request for a full forensic investigation. The subject property is a three-story mass masonry building, originally constructed in the early 1900s. It features key elements of the era including a two-story portico, cast stone cornice and pilasters, and clay tile...

/ ABOUT THE CASE, CLAIM, OR ISSUE At a luxury oceanfront resort, a glazing subcontractor found itself in the legal crosshairs. Plaintiffs alleged that newly installed guestroom windows and sliding glass doors were defectively installed, causing leaks that allowed water intrusion. This, they claimed, led to staining, finish damage, and other moisture‑related concerns inside the suites. In filings, the plaintiffs...