Construction Defects and Insurance Volume I Second Edition

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Barry Zalma

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Construction defects have grown into one of the most active areas of litigation in the United States.

The Second Edition of a multi-volume treatise is the newest addition to Barry Zalma’s insurance claims books that thoroughly explain how to identify construction defects, how to insure, investigate, prosecute, and defend cases that result from construction defect claims.

Written by nationally-renowned expert, Barry Zalma, Construction Defects & Insurance Second Edition is designed to help property owners, developers, builders, contractors, subcontractors, insurers, lenders, risk managers and lawyers avoid construction litigation, confidently and rapidly resolve claims associated with construction defect issues, or litigate construction defect litigation.

In this, the first volume of the eight volume treatise he has also provided checklists that walk the reader through an analysis of construction defects, the process of purchasing and later invoking construction defect insurance, and what is necessary to prosecute or defend a construction defect lawsuit. The books also include helpful sample forms to assist in the identification of defects and numerous case studies to illustrate the state of litigation.

Thorough, yet practical, this series of books form the ideal guide for any professional who works in or frequently interacts with the construction industry, construction defect claims, construction defect litigation, construction defect insurance or the practice of law with regard to construction defect litigation.

Claims professionals, risk managers, producers, underwriters, attorneys (both plaintiff and defense; both policyholder and insurer), and business owners will benefit greatly from the multiple volumes. It is also the perfect resource for insurance educators, trainers, and students whose role requires an understanding of construction defect law and construction insurance law.

This, the first volume of Construction Defects & Insurance Second Edition, includes materials concerning:

Overview

The Structure,

The Construction Contract

Plans and Specifications

The Property Inspections

Construction Experts Used in Construction Defect Suits

Ethics in Construction

Commercial Leases

Appendix 1 – Sample State Contract

Appendix 2 – Sample Owners Association Contractor Rules and Regulations

Checklist One – The Structure

Checklist Two – Plans and Specifications

Checklist Three – The Property Inspection

Checklist Four – The Construction Contract

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