Construction Defect Disputes
SRA represents contractors, owners, developers, and insurers in construction defect disputes where alleged deficiencies create meaningful financial, operational, or reputational exposure. These matters frequently involve multi-party claims, layered contractual obligations, and insurance issues that require disciplined strategy and early risk assessment.
Construction defect disputes often begin as technical disagreements but escalate quickly once schedules slip, costs mount, or coverage positions harden. We approach these matters with the understanding that defect claims are often litigated aggressively and may ultimately be resolved by a judge, jury, or arbitration panel.
Defect Disputes Involving Significant Exposure
We regularly handle disputes involving:
- Alleged design, engineering, or workmanship defects
- Structural or building-systems failures
- Claims involving materials, product performance, or installation issues
- Delay, impact, and consequential damage claims tied to alleged defects
- Warranty enforcement and limitation issues
These disputes often require coordination among multiple stakeholders, including contractors, design professionals, insurers, and experts. Our role is to bring structure and leverage to situations that can otherwise spiral into uncontrolled litigation.
Contractual and Insurance Considerations
Construction defect claims are driven as much by contracts and insurance as by technical issues. SRA advises clients on:
- Risk allocation under prime contracts, subcontracts, and design agreements
- Additional insured and indemnity obligations
- Coverage positions under CGL and related policies
- Strategic coordination with insurers and defense counsel
We assess defect claims with an eye toward both liability exposure and downstream recovery or defense opportunities.
Our Approach
Our work in construction defect disputes includes:
- Early investigation and exposure assessment
- Strategic motion practice and discovery planning
- Mediation and settlement positioning where appropriate
- Trial and arbitration preparation when resolution is not achievable
We do not treat defect claims as routine. Each matter is evaluated for escalation risk, leverage points, and the most effective path to resolution.
Qualities You Need
In A Firm You Can Trust-
Complex, High-Exposure Matters
We handle disputes involving significant financial, operational, and reputational risk, often after the case has already escalated.
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Trusted in Critical Moments
Clients turn to us when the margin for error is narrow and decisive action is required, not for volume litigation or routine matters.
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Trial and Arbitration Focused
Every matter is prepared with the expectation it may be decided in court or before an arbitration panel, and strategy is built accordingly.
