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Such as failure of architects or engineers in the design of a building or system. Flawed roof designs that result in water penetration, poor drainage or inadequate structural support are examples.

A construction defect happened whenever a completed or partially finished structure fails to perform as required by accepted building standards or applicable construction contracts. ... Construction defects can be categorized into two major categories: obvious and hidden. ... Commonly, however, construction defects are hidden.

Montana has a ten year statute of repose for construction defects. MCA § 27-2-208. However, if the injury occurred in the tenth year, the claim may be brought within one year of the injury occurring.

The Montana Statute of Repose provides that an action to recover damages resulting from or arising out of the design, planning, supervision, inspection, construction, or observation of construction of any improvement to real property or resulting from or arising out of land surveying of real property may not be ...

Common construction deficiencies include structural integrity, mechanical elements, plumbing and electrical systems, expansive soil, and door or window installation. Other construction deficiencies include water and toxic mold intrusion, thermal protection, and finishing.

Becoming a Registered Contractor All construction contractors with employees must register. A construction contractor is defined, simply, as anyone who adds to or takes away from a structure, project, development, or improvement attached to real estate (39-9-102, MCA).