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Litigation/Claim Support

• What Went Wrong? Diagnosing Building Envelope Distress

  2015, Vol 32 N 2

  With so many components contributing to facade, roof, plaza, and parking garage assemblies, it can be challenging to determine the likely cause of a failure. (Download PDF 1.1 MB)

• Standard of Care: Evaluating Professional Conduct

  2011, Vol 28 N 2

  Standard of care can be confusing. But understanding the implications of professional practice standards is critical to managing risk, avoiding disputes, and successfully resolving claims. (Download PDF 535.1 kB)

• Separating Fact from Fiction: Insurance Claims and Building Envelope Failure

  2010, Vol 27 N 2

  As a building’s shield against the elements, the exterior envelope is prone to extensive damage in a storm or flood.  For insurance claims, the task is to determine which problems are due to the event—and which are not. (Download PDF 1.0 MB)