Require Integrity in an Expert Witness
The job of the opposing attorney is to debunk the findings of the expert witness, or at the very least, portray the expert as an [...]
Building Codes Set the Performance Threshold for Construction Disputes
For every construction job, there is something called a “performance threshold” that sets the limits and standards for acceptability. And where a performance does not [...]
What Homeowners Need to Know about Protecting Themselves Against Unscrupulous Contractors, Part IV: Contract Disputes
Part IV of our four-part series on protecting yourself against unscrupulous contractors explores contract disputes. For more information about Virginia contract requirements, refer to Part [...]
What Homeowners Need to Know about Protecting Themselves Against Unscrupulous Contractors, Part II: Payment Contracts
In Part I of our series on protecting yourself against unscrupulous contractors, we discussed the licensing requirements required by Virginia law. In Part II, we’ll explore [...]
What Homeowners Need to Know about Protecting Themselves Against Unscrupulous Contractors, Part I: Licensing
If you are about to commence on a construction project at your home, you know you cannot do it alone. You have to hire a [...]
Getting Work Done on your Home? You Should Consider Bringing in a Contract Negotiator.
With the coming of spring, many homeowners turn their thoughts into selling their homes. There’s a reason Realtors call it the Spring Market; it’s their [...]
Först’s Step by Step Approach to Resolving Construction Issues
Homeowners call Först Consulting Group when they have a construction problem. Their contractor has made an error, or tried to cover something up, but the [...]
What are the Statutes of Limitations on Faulty Construction Work?
Your construction manager says he’s done with the job, but you find that something is still wrong. You’ve gone over the problem with him, but [...]
Beware the Dangers of Chinese Drywall
Have you ever heard of Chinese drywall? If you’re like others, probably not–until you had a problem with it. According to Wikipedia, the term “Chinese [...]
New Service: Owner’s Construction Advocate for Renovation Projects
When you renovate your home, things are turned upside down. Normal schedules are interrupted, the space is in disarray, and you have to oversee the [...]