Number	22227
Subject	Construction
Source	Oregonian (Portland, Ore.)
State	OR
Year	2005
Publication Date	June 19-Dec. 7
Summary	The Oregonian revealed that new residential structures across the Northwest are suffering sometimes catastrophic damage from moisture not just due to poor workmanship, but also to shoddy construction, trouble-prone building materials, inappropriate design and unanticipated complications caused by energy efficient building codes. The stories detail the financial and emotional impact on homeowners, how their dispute with builders has clogged the legal system and how builders have turned to the Legislature for protection from a rash of litigation. In addition, the investigation reveals that the Oregon Construction Contractors Board, the state agency charged with protecting consumers from bad contractors, has allowed builders with histories of incompetence, insolvency and unethical behavior to continue building, without notifying consumers of the dangers.
Category	None
Pages	36
Keywords	CAR;Oregon Construction Contractors Board;Northwest;Portland;construction defect litigation;builders;Oregon Legislature;Construction Claims Task Force;regulation
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