Structural defects are nearly entirely caused by onsite building mistakes and destitute workmanship. The unforeseeable circumstances,complexity, and time constraints inherent in construction make the trade particularly vulnerable to human error. One study found 1-in-8 buildings in Australia have serious defects and more than two-thirds of modern homes in modern Zealand required defect rectification. Small mistakes cost developers thousands of dollars to correct (at best) and have the potential to serious...
Source: archiexpo.com