Liability of the entity capable of detecting a defect of construction works: a comparative study of the U.S. and the Republic of Lithuania
Liability of the entity capable of detecting a defect of construction works: a comparative study of the U.S. and the Republic of Lithuania
Author(s): Nancy J. White, Sigitas MitkusSubject(s): Business Economy / Management, Law on Economics
Published by: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Keywords: quality management; construction law; defects of construction works; construction management; conflict management;
Summary/Abstract: This research looks specifically into the potential legal liability of the entity capable of detecting construction defects: contractor, nonprofessional owner, professional owner, technical supervisor, designer and building inspector. In this study, the responsibility of each entity for construction defects is discussed and the corresponding documentation and statutory and case law are analyzed for the U.S., Lithuania, and some other countries for comparative purposes.
Journal: Business, Management and Education
- Issue Year: 16/2018
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 174-189
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English
