Recently, Guardian Group, Inc.'s Construction Defect Group was called to a Southern Florida apartment complex to investigate alleged construction defects; specifically, our experts were asked by the insurance carrier's counsel to determine whether reported damages were the result of inherent construction deficiencies, deferred maintenance or recent storm activity. A review of plans indicated a complex comprised of 2 main structures,...

Recently, Guardian Group, Inc.'s Construction Defect Group was dispatched to the scene of a commercial structure that housed the local Girl Scout Council. Our construction defect experts were asked to investigate a reported popping of tiles at the site, complete a failure analysis and prepare a report documenting the forensic causation. The single-story, concrete masonry unit (CMU) building was originally constructed...

Recently, Guardian Group, Inc.'s construction defect experts were called to the scene of a high-rise condo for yet another podium deck issue - podiums are notorious for causing construction headaches, and pool podiums are ripe with safety issues and resident complaints. In this case, resultant damages included a pronounced leaking on the cars parked in the garage below, similar leaking...