What Do Cracks in the Walls Mean?
Have you noticed cracks in the walls and worry that these are indications of serious issues? You’ll be glad to know that some cracks are [...]
Meet Matthew Furlong, CBC, RBC
When you have a construction complaint, you need a non-biased expert on your side—like Matthew Furlong. Furlong specializes in forensic engineering, scientific investigations, technical report [...]
What is the Building Code and Why is it Important?
Whenever construction is to be performed on a residential or commercial property, it is imperative that any and all work conforms to the minimum standards [...]
These Algae-Resistant Roofing Shingles Come With a Warning About Gutter Damage
The company CertainTeed has issued a warning about one of its products: the CertainTeed Algae-Resistant Shingles. And it is up to the homeowner to know [...]
Why do CPVC Pipes Fail?
One of the services we offer here at Först Consulting Group is Forensic Investigation. That means we go into a construction site or building to [...]
Is Your Contractor Working Multiple Jobs?
When you interview, then hire a construction contractor, you are generally given a schedule that includes both costs and a time frame for completion. This [...]
Spoilage of Evidence Can Destroy a Construction Defect Claim
When you are involved in a legal dispute, your case depends upon the evidence that can either back up or dispute your defense. Spoilage of [...]
What Happens When the Contractor Walks Off the Job?
When you’ve signed a contract with a construction company, remodeler or handyman, you expect the job to be done both to your satisfaction and to [...]
Surprise Charge From Your Contractor? What To Do Next.
Sometimes we get a call from someone who says, “I received this invoice from my contractor and we didn’t agree to it…what do I do?” [...]
Contractors: How to Avoid Elder Fraud on a Construction Project
Most of our posts are geared towards homeowners. This one, however, offers advice to contractors on how to avoid elder fraud allegations on a construction [...]