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Builder Town Hall: Defect Litigation, Warranties & Risk Transfer

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Name: Builder Town Hall: Defect Litigation, Warranties & Risk Transfer
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:



Builder Town Hall
Defect Litigation, Warranties & Risk Transfer 
 
The legal landscape surrounding residential construction defects continues to evolve. Long-term and latent conditions, including water intrusion and related building envelope issues, are increasingly giving rise to personal injury, contract, warranty, and consumer fraud claims years after project completion.

This Builder Town Hall will provide a high-level legal analysis of current litigation trends and practical risk-management considerations for builders and developers. Presenter Liam Braber, Charlson, Braber, McCabe & Denmark, will outline common claim theories, emerging exposure areas, and structural approaches to risk allocation in contracts, warranties, and governing documents.*

Topics will include:
Warranty structures and other purchaser-facing protections that may mitigate future claims

Indemnification provisions and risk-transfer strategies in subcontract agreements

Potential additions or revisions to planned community governing documents to address defect-related exposure

Thank you to Atlas Interiors Co. for sponsoring this event.


* This Town Hall is designed to help frame the issues for general informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized legal guidance. Before implementing any recommendation, modifying contract language, or taking action based on this discussion, each member is strongly encouraged to consult with independent legal counsel.
Location:
Temple University Center City
1515 Market Street
Room 222
Date/Time Information:
Wednesday, March 11
3:00 to 5:00 pm
Fees/Admission:
BIA Builder Members Only.
This is a free event exclusively for BIA Builder Members.