Liability For Defects In Building Materials

Defects in building materials disputes arise for several reasons, such as the poor quality of the materials or their non-conformity with the agreed specifications. To reduce building defects, the parties to the construction contract generally specify some preventive measures; for instance, the agreement requires the contractor to obtain prior approval from the employer/engineer on the manufacturer and examining the materials before using them.

The following paragraphs will demonstrate:

• The Party liable for defects in building materials.
• Distributing the Liability Between the Contractor and Engineer
• Liability for using construction products that do not comply with the specifications.