Customer Demand Loosens the Reins on the Condo Market; Extra Precautions Necessary.

The article focuses on the precautions made by architects and contractors in hiring consultants to prevent fire liability lawsuits in constructing condominiums in Washington and Oregon. Hoyt Street Properties allocate significant portion of its budget to consultants to approve building plans before the construction. Hoffman Construction Co. has in-house staff that document its condominiums projects. GBD Architects works with the same contractors and subcontractors to reduce risk to litigation.