https://constructionlaw.de German and European construction law — contracts, planning and disputes Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:57:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://constructionlaw.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/construction-law-architectural-mark-150x150.png https://constructionlaw.de 32 32 150162362 https://constructionlaw.de/2026-june-defect-remediation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2026-june-defect-remediation Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:57:44 +0000 https://constructionlaw.de/2026-june-defect-remediation/ When a defect threatens use or causes further damage, the project team must decide quickly who should inspect and repair it. The June dossier sets out a practical sequence for preserving evidence and selecting the appropriate remedy.

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