Forum Archive: Posts by: thatguy

I’m looking for advice on how to deal with a GC / master plumber who has gone way beyond schedule, and now essentially walked off the job.

Incomplete and deficient work is probably between $12,000 and $20,000 (we unfortunately are holding less than that). Our contract (AIA A101-2007) includes a liquidated damages clause for delays; this now amounts to more than $100,000.

The job is an alt-2 gut renovation (3 family home) w/ plumbing and electrical work. The plumbing inspections have not been self-certified; we failed the finish inspection and the piping at the boilers is completely incorrect. I’m already talking with other plumbers about taking over this work.

Minor electrical work remains before an inspection can be called, but I think we’ll have to find a new electrician, and I know it can be difficult/expensive to find someone willing to take this on.

I’m now talking with lawyers, though a lawsuit could be expensive and I’m unsure what we’d actually be able to collect (The GC is a registered corporation; I don’t know if we could go after his personal assets). I’m preparing a complaint w/ DCA (he is a licensed home improvement contractor) and the attorney general. Beyond that – do I just focus getting this job finished, or is it worth pursuing damages?