Tile Installation Construction Failures
Tile tenting as the result of an installation error Tiles, most often made of ceramic, porcelain or natural stone, are often used in [...]
A Million-Dollar Condo Building Noise Problem
A recent construction of a six-unit condominium building in Washington D.C. sold units for more than $1.1 million each, but that doesn’t mean the owners [...]
Unhappy With the Construction Work? Seek Legal Advice if You are Dissatisfied With the Contractor.
While there are so many construction projects getting completed without any major problem, in some cases the construction work can go awry. There could be [...]
How Can a Contractor Prevent Construction Claims?
It’s the dreaded call that no contractor wants to get: the construction dispute. It happens when your company has completed work on a project, and [...]
Your Negative Online Review Can Have Legal Repercussions You Hadn’t Thought About
Most construction dispute cases involve a single suit, where either the homeowner or their representing attorney engages Först Consulting Group to serve as an expert [...]
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 [...]
Critical Signs of Mold in Your Home
Are you constantly suffering the symptoms of sore eyes, itchy skin, sore throat, sneezing, coughing or a runny nose? Chances are you may have mold [...]
If a Tree Falls, Who is Responsible for Its Removal?
Storms and derechos can wreak havoc through neighborhoods, downing power lines and toppling trees. Trees can also topple over on their own at times. Perhaps [...]