Mitigating the risk of losses from claims disputes or potential construction defect lawsuits is a critical component of the construction management process, and understanding those risks is a fundamental prerequisite to managing them. Whether the risk arises from “less than best practices” workmanship or questionable assertions that performing work is not in compliance with esoteric “standards,” a contractor’s efforts to anticipate the claim and mitigate its impact is key to controlling losses. A contractor that focuses on quality control and assurance measures as an intrinsic part of its existence will undoubtedly improve quality and minimize system failures and legitimate construction defects. But, well-designed and executed QA/QC programs are only a part of the equation. A contractor has to do more than focus on the known risks—it must anticipate the unknown risks and mitigate them, as well.
Pearl Consulting has provided services in hundreds of construction defect lawsuits, representing owners, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors in every conceivable mutation of defect claim. Pearl’s professionals have analyzed problematic work and devised effective solutions, and have vigorously defended performing work from dubious “defect” claims. In short, we are expert in knowing the risks and helping contractors anticipate them—a critical asset to compliment a contractor’s core skill.
Whether it is assisting with QA inspections, helping to design QA or QC programs, conducting independent quality checks, or teaching critical new construction skills to workers and supervisors, Pearl Consulting’s professionals team with construction stakeholders to design programs that best meet the needs of the client. In the end, construction quality improves, loss risks are mitigated, and real construction costs are reduced.