Construction Defects & Claims
Defect investigation, claims, and litigation support.
When the Work Is Disputed
Aperture investigates construction defects, evaluates the standard of care, and prepares and defends construction claims. We determine what went wrong, who is responsible, and what it takes to make it right, then support the matter through negotiation, arbitration, or trial. We work on either side of a claim.
Defect Investigation — Cause and responsibility for defective or deficient work. Includes construction and design defect analysis, standard-of-care review, and repair recommendations.
Claims Preparation & Defense — Building and rebutting construction claims. Includes claim preparation and analysis, entitlement, change orders, and requests for equitable adjustment.
Surety & Litigation Support — Surety bond claims (performance, payment, recovery, and subrogation), and expert reports and testimony.
Related practices: For the cost of a claim, see Damages Quantification. For delay-driven claims, see Delay & Productivity Analysis.
Our Capabilities
Investigation of defective or deficient construction work. We determine the nature, cause, and extent of the defect.
Evaluation of whether a design was deficient and contributed to a problem, assessed against the applicable standard.
Evaluation of whether professional conduct met the standard of care, measured against what a reasonable professional would have done.
Development of recommended repairs for defective work. We determine what is required to correct the defect and its cost basis.
Preparation and evaluation of construction claims. We build and assess the entitlement, causation, and support behind a claim
Analysis to rebut and defend against construction claims. We test the basis of a claim, identify its strengths and weaknesses and assist with preparation of a response.
Evaluation of whether a party is entitled to additional time or cost, based on the contractual and factual record.
Evaluation of change orders and their justification, entitlement, and impact on time and cost.
Preparation and evaluation of requests for equitable adjustment. We quantify the time and cost owed for changed conditions.
Analysis of performance and payment bond claims. We evaluate the obligations and exposure of the parties to a bond.
Support for recovery and subrogation efforts after a loss. We identify responsible parties and quantify the recoverable amount.
Expert reports and testimony on construction defects and claims, explained clearly to attorneys, insurers, and juries.
