Picture this: water stains appear on a fifth-floor ceiling. Within weeks, similar staining emerges on floors three and four. The property manager suspects a roof…
A commercial truck jackknifes across three lanes. By sunrise, insurance carriers and fleet managers demand answers about speed, braking, and what led to the collision….
A newly completed retail building develops structural cracks within months of occupancy. Investigation reveals the concrete was poured in freezing temperatures without proper cold-weather precautions,…
Carbon disclosure requirements extend beyond operational energy. For new construction and major renovations, embodied carbon, the emissions embedded in materials before a building opens, can…
A parking structure collapses during construction. The contractor blames design flaws. The engineer points to substandard materials. The subcontractor questions installation procedures. Who’s right? Engineering…
The call comes at 8 a.m.: A building under corporate oversight has failed inspection. Undiscovered code violations now trigger regulatory fines, raise concerns about insurance…
The plant manager calls at 6 a.m. Overnight, a loading dock column developed visible cracks. Operations are halted. The insurance carrier needs a preliminary assessment…
A warehouse acquisition is closing in three weeks. The insurance underwriter refuses to bind coverage without a comprehensive building assessment. The structural engineer’s preliminary walk-through…
A multifamily acquisition collapses days before closing when the lender discovers Zinsco electrical panels throughout the property, which are now classified as immediate repair items…
When a construction crane collapsed at 3 a.m., investigators discovered the project had followed standard protocols, passed inspections, and stayed within budget. The failure actually…
As published in Lexology on 24 November 2025. In-Depth: Construction Disputes (formerly The Construction Disputes Law Review) is a useful guide to the most consequential…
If an apartment building’s facade collapses at 4:00 a.m., building collapse investigations may immediately follow. Just a few hours later, claims managers may need a…