Construction Defect Litigation on the Rise

Jan. 26, 2011 - PRLog -- Housing and construction defect cases typically involve homeowners or commercial property owners making claims against builders, engineers, architects and contractors.  These cases also commonly involve attorneys and building science consultants that specialize in housing and construction defect litigation.  

Construction defect cases can be based on a number of factors such as negligent structural engineering, poor design, defective building materials and improper soil analysis to name a few.  In Illinois there are two primary statutes that determine whether a construction defect is actionable:
1.   The construction defect statute of limitations is 4 years
2.   The statute of repose is 10 years

One of the leading providers of building science investigations for both plaintiffs and defendants of construction litigation cases are the professionals at EC2, Inc.  EC2 is a Chicago based building sciences and environmental consulting firm that has decades of expertise in all types of building and construction defect issues.

“We see construction defect cases involving everything from water damage and subsequent mold growth to drainage issues and defective workmanship,” reported Ed Chambers, President of EC2.  “Over the years we have witnessed an increase in these types of cases.  At EC2 our professionals have the experience and willingness to understand all phases of construction and problems that can lead to construction defect litigation.  Our experience working with property owners, builders, contractors, attorneys, architects and insurance companies has provided the team at EC2 with the knowledge and resources to see these types of cases through from start to finish.”

To learn more about construction defects, indoor air quality (IAQ) or building sciences please visit http://www.4ec2inc.com, email info@4ec2inc.com or call (815) 703-9000.

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About EC2, Inc.
EC2 is a leading provider of environmental consulting and inspection services for clients across the United States. Based in the Chicago area, the company provides their services to clients ranging from local companies and institutions to international Fortune 500 corporations.