Charlotte Architectural Design and Engineering Defects Attorney
Architectural design and engineering problems can become visible immediately, if a building fails to pass inspection or violates building codes or covenants of a housing association. But, it is more common that architectural and design problems do not become visible until a few years have passed, when the building begins to show serious flaws.
Charlotte construction law attorney Fred DeVore III represents homeowners and homeowner associations in construction defect cases involving architectural and engineering defects. He also represents architects and engineers facing litigation for structural defects in homes or commercial buildings.
Mr. DeVore has more than two decades of legal experience in the area of construction defects. He has handled hundreds of cases involving architectural design and engineering defects for both plaintiffs and defendants. He understands the technical issues as well as the legal issues involved in these cases and has a network of technical experts at his disposal to investigate the facts of a claim.
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Some of the ways in which architects and engineers become drawn into construction defect cases include:
- Builders saying the architect failed to provide sufficient detail in drawings and specifications to build the project correctly
- Builders saying the drawings were inconsistent with specs, contributing to builder errors
- Heating and cooling problems when HVAC needs were not properly calculated for the size of the building
- Building designs that fail to meet zoning or covenant restrictions
- The structural engineer failing to verify the structural soundness of a design, especially the foundation
- An architect failing to meet the terms of the contract by failing to inspect work during the construction process
- Retaining walls not designed or built according to standards
- Failing to design the building and roof in accordance with the material specifications of the manufacturer of the products being used in the construction process, such as singles
Under North Carolina law, a property owner has six (6) years to bring aclaim against the builder. That is the statute of limitations.
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As soon as you become aware of a serious problem with your home or building, talk to a lawyer. It may be necessary to consult with engineering and construction experts to determine the cause of your property problem. Contact the Charlotte law offices of Fred W. DeVore III online or call toll free: 888-749-9847.
