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Forum (Forum & Focus)

Dec. 10, 2008

Building a Common Sense Solution to Construction Defect Disputes

AB 2738 was borne out of the collaborative efforts of builders and subcontractors working closely together to gain consensus in settling long-simmering differences over construction defect claims, write John Blakely and Bruce Wick. - Forum Column

FORUM COLUMN

By John Blakely and Bruce Wick

The news today is peppered with our elected officials calling for common sense solutions and referencing the need for increased collaboration and communication to effectively address the challenges ahead of us. We don't have to look too far to witness them having put their words into action. Assembly Bill 2738 was passed with bipartisan support, signed into law in September and launched a foundational ef...

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