Daniel Sonneborn | PretiFlaherty | February 5, 2016 The Massachusetts Appeals Court, in Downey, et al. v. Chutehall Construction Co., Ltd., 88 Mass. App. Ct. 795 (January 6, 2016), recently held that an oral waiver of compliance with the building code by a homeowner does not preclude the contractor’s liability for the violation, particularly where… Continue reading Oral Waiver Insufficient to Defeat Contractor’s Liability for Building Code Violation
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Reflections on Low-E Glass vs. Vinyl Siding
Zachary Renegar | Cozen O’Connor | December 3, 2015 From luxury vehicles melting on the streets of London to sunbathers being attacked by a “death ray” at a Las Vegas pool, splashy news reports highlight unanticipated hazards associated with the use of low-e glass in new construction. As more residential building codes mandate the use… Continue reading Reflections on Low-E Glass vs. Vinyl Siding
Do you Need Expert Testimony Regarding Interpretation of the Florida Building Code
Brent Zimmerman | Jimerson & Cobb, P.A. | November 23, 2015 Is trial looming close and are you thinking to yourself who is going to make the best expert for interpretation of the Florida Building Code on that construction defect case? Guess what? You don’t need an expert. In fact, it would be improper for… Continue reading Do you Need Expert Testimony Regarding Interpretation of the Florida Building Code
Denver Mayor wants “Common Sense” Solution to Untangle Red Tape around Condo Development
October 13, 2015 Ordinance for reform of construction defects code could get a final vote of city council by mid-November Denver is weighing in on the vexing issue of construction defects reform with the unveiling Tuesday of a proposed ordinance the city hopes will pump renewed vigor into the local condo market. The city is… Continue reading Denver Mayor wants “Common Sense” Solution to Untangle Red Tape around Condo Development
Building Codes: Better Codes or Better Enforcement?
Advise & Consult, Inc. | August 25, 2015 Building codes have often been defined as the lowest (easiest, cheapest) possible accepted way of completing a particular construction task. Obviously money is one of the factors – it always is, and that doesn’t figure to change any time soon. But, do we need to raise the… Continue reading Building Codes: Better Codes or Better Enforcement?