State of the Construction Defect Industry

What’s the Same and What’s New?

This presentation is a high-level overview of the events that have led, and continue to lead us to the courthouse steps, and what can be learned from this big-picture survey of the landscape so that our navigational skills improve with experience.

Join us for our presentation in partnership with the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).

Date: Sept. 17 2019
Time: 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
Event URL: aamanet.org

Program Objectives

Introduction to Construction Defects (CD) and the strange world of CD litigation
Review the history of the CD industry
Understanding building performance standards, investigation practices, and how they relate to Construction Defects
Explore where the industry is headed and how we’re going to get there

Presenters

Pete Fowler

Pete Fowler is a construction consultant, professional cost estimator, and President of Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc. (PFCS), a licensed general building contractor in California and Oregon. Pete received a B.S. in Construction Management from CSU, Chico. He has held certifications from AAMA, ASPE, ICBO, and others. Pete has published articles in national magazines, and has been invited to speak by the most important groups in the building industry. Pete has experience with successful expert witness testimony, including Federal Court.

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Alex Prokop

Alex Prokop is a Senior Consultant with over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial construction. Alex has acted as a General Contractor on custom residential projects and Director of Construction on a variety of large-scale residential master plan communities, commercial projects, and urban mixed-use developments.

In addition to having a B.S. in Construction Management, Alex is a General Contractor, LEED AP, and Certified Green Building Professional.