"Home sweet home" is likely not the mantra that first comes to mind for some Colorado home buyers.And that is understandable, given that their new dwellings are emitting strong smells that spell far more than mere inconvenience and irritation. A lawsuit recently filed...
Construction Litigation
Cranes pose a special concern, risk in the construction industry
It's not so much what they do in the air as it is the fact of getting there.Although that above -- and, yes, purposefully poetic -- prelude to crane operation in the construction industry might seem a bit misplaced, industry principals are in staunch agreement that,...
Colorado Supreme Court clarifies statute of repose rules
Developers and contractors know how frequently construction laws in Colorado can change. A recent court ruling illustrates just how quickly change can occur. Last December, we wrote about how a ruling from the Colorado State Court of Appeals changed the statute of...
Denver metro construction projects: not everyone is happy
I will routinely accord you all due respect, says the owner of one Denver business, "until you step on my toes enough times."Although Daniel Appell, the proprietor of the Grateful Gnome brewery, isn't suffering from sore feet, he is nonetheless feeling less than...
Denver construction litigation: opposing sides firmly lined up
For quick insight into what has become a major matter of acrimony relevant to would-be Denver construction projects, one need look no further than at some representative comments flowing back and forth.One critic of projects aimed at building a new stretch of roadway...
Will recent Colorado high-court ruling bring more condo projects?
Judging from post-case comments, it is certainly not hard to see that a strong division of opinion exists regarding a recent Colorado Supreme Court ruling focused upon arbitration clauses in condominium project declarations.According to one homeowners' advocate, the...
Should You Ever Sue Your Architect?
Say you and your partner finally decided to build your dream home. You researched potential architects and chose one who seemed to share your vision and who was within your budget.Seven years later you find your roof leaks and there is now a mold problem because of...
Construction defects, litigation: spotlighting a particular group
One thing we can say with absolute certainty from our professional perspective as attorneys with on-point and proven practice experience in the realm of construction law is that legal disputes in this singular area will always occur, across a wide universe of...
House Fires Aren’t Always the Result of Faulty Wiring
Construction companies and the electricians, plumbers, and contractors employed by them have a big responsibility. They are the people that are called when someone would like a custom house built from scratch. There are many details involved in building a house and...
Construction Challenges: Numerous Causes of Roof Defects
While most people would like to assume that every aspect of a building's construction is executed perfectly, this isn't always the case. For example, a roof located in Breckenridge recently collapsed. Of course, this is a scary situation because there is the potential...