Construction Defects in High-Rise Buildings

Common Construction Defects in High-Rise Buildings

Date:

April 3, 2019

Time:

5–7:30 p.m.

Location:

Market Place Tower, 2025 Fst Ave.
Seattle

In the Lobby Event Space

Allana Buick & Bers is delighted to invite you to a complimentary seminar for construction defect attorneys, legal professionals and high-rise building Property Managers on Common Construction Defects in High-Rise Buildings constructed within the past 10 years.

ABBAE is one of the most highly regarded construction defect experts in the United States. Since the early 2000s, ABBAE’s forensic experts have been part of over 600 cases (including arbitrations and jury trials), many of them involving high-rise buildings.

We have observed that modern high-rise buildings are experiencing a vast amount of failure - far exceeding failure rates of high-rise buildings built in previous decades. The repair costs associated with these issues often exceeds insurance limits.

This presentation will focus on defects related curtain wall assemblies, glazing and fire-resistive defects. 

Common Construction Defects in High-Rise Buildings

• Learn about the top contributing factors to construction failures in high-rise building assemblies.
• Examine the components and structure of curtain wall and window wall assemblies used in construction today.
• Learn about the new failure mechanisms facing curtain wall assemblies today and what to look for to avoid future failures.
• Examine common mechanical and piping failures and how to identify them.
• Examine the importance of fire-resistive construction in high-rise buildings and common defects.

To register contact
Leilani York
206-612-2878
lyork@abbae.com