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Types of Construction Defects<\/h1>\n
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Property owners, especially homeowners, must be wary of construction defect cases. Construction defects include improperly manufactured materials and poor workmanship. They also include a failure to follow real estate construction codes. Any deficiency in a building project can be considered a construction defect, including:<\/p>\r\n