- Develop contract clauses to address the prevention of water intrusion into buildings and the shifting of risk relating to water intrusion and mold growth.
- Advise clients on emergency conditions incident to mold contamination.
- Review and develop strategies for effective and cost-efficient mold abatement.
- Resolve dispute among participants on construction projects relating to timing and extent of mold investigation, abatement and cost sharing.
- Review mold avoidance and abatement protocols for environmental consultants, owners and architects.
- Resolve insurance claims relating to water intrusion and mold.
MOLD ABATEMENT STRATEGY PREVENTS DELAY IN COLLEGE FACILITY OPENING
The new administration and student activity center of a college experienced mold growth on the walls and in the HVAC duct work due to plumbing leaks and failure to complete roof installation on a timely basis. For the owner, John E. Osborn P.C. developed a mold abatement strategy that allowed the school to open in a timely fashion.
CO-OP APARTMENT MOLD PROBLEM SOLVED WITHOUT LAWSUIT
A co-op tenant consulted John E. Osborn P.C. to bring a lawsuit against the cooperative corporation. We assisted the tenant in hiring an environmental consultant to solve the problem without proceeding with a lawsuit.
SCHOOL HEALTH & SAFETY THREATENED BY WATER INTRUSION
When a School District encountered water intrusion due to roofing, plumbing and masonry leaks, our firm assisted the School District in achieving appropriate health and safety results.