Legal Remedies for Delayed or Defective Construction Projects in NYC
Have project delays or construction defects led to problems for your business? Understanding the available legal remedies in that situation is essential to achieving a fair outcome in any construction-related business venture.
With potential claims against contractors, subcontractors, and architects, a significant amount of knowledge goes into a claim or lawsuit.
The Knox Law Group takes seriously the responsibility to serve its clients in construction litigation. The success achieved by our office on behalf of our clients stems from a thorough understanding of issues arising from delays or defects in construction practices.
What are the main types of construction defects?
In NYC, the most common types of construction defects are the following:
- Material defects occur when a contractor uses incorrect or below-market materials, creating a hazard in the building process.
- Workmanship defects related to contractors or subcontractors performing incorrect work due to negligence. As with material defects, workmanship defects can create hazards or other dangerous conditions.
- When an architect or engineer creates a building plan, there is a possibility that a design defect may lead to a dangerous condition.
What are the main types of construction delays?
As with construction defects, delays can result in challenges and safety concerns.
When a contractor fails to perform their job in managing the project, it can certainly delay the construction of the building or structure. Likewise, a subcontractor may commit errors in their performance of a job- especially when a contractor is not performing sufficient oversight.
As was seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains are crucial to all segments of the economy- including construction projects. When package delivery services, sorting centers, and manufacturers were not working at full capacity during the pandemic, it led to supply chain challenges and delays.
What remedies can a NYC commercial litigation lawyer pursue when suing for construction delays or defects?
Negligence is a cause of action that immediately comes to mind in a construction delay or defect case. The failure to act reasonably is a simple definition of negligence. For example, a building that tilts to one side may provide a business with a potential cause of action against an engineer, architect, or contractor.
Next, if a contractor fails to comply with the terms of a construction contract, this may result in a breach-of-warranty action being filed. When specific building materials are nrequiredto complete a project, those instructions must be afollowed
Finally, a breach-of-contract lawsuit provides the court with information about a specific instance of failing to meet deadlines for project completion. Additionally, a project may have been built with poorly produced materials or have had design problems.
The Knox Law Group fights for the rights of our clients in construction litigation claims
Delays or defects during a construction project weighing you down? Be proactive and contact a NYC commercial litigation lawyer today. Preparing our clients for filing an insurance claim or a construction defect lawsuit means focusing on their specific circumstances and understanding their goals for the case.