Construction Defects

Abstract

Part 1: What Are Construction Defects? During the search for "Affordable Housing" and the advent of "Common Interest Developments" (Condominiums) construction of the California housing market has focused on the development of condominium subdivisions. Subsequently, this market area of construction has been subjected to claims of faulty and "DEFECTIVE" construction which has led to a proliferation of "Construction Defects Litigation" since the "building boom" of the 1980's. It is for that reason that the subject of this symposium is Construction Defects and the type of construction applicable is Type V, non-rated and Type V, one-hour Construction. Think about it! Construction Defects! What are they, really?? Are they blemishes? Are they something that's less than perfect? Just what is a defect?