Introduction

From the roof to the walls, to the windows to the basement. With so many building envelope components vulnerable to letting water drip inside, water intrusion claims are common. Don't be overwhelmed by the variety; it would take a lifetime to study every instance of water damage. Instead, this course will establish 5 claim investigation steps applicable regardless of the claim’s details:

1. Step One: Understand the Building Basic by establishing fundamental knowledge of building envelope elements.

2. Step Two: On-Site Investigation; is your building expert gathering the right information when they go to the site?

3. Step Three: Test, like a doctor diagnosing a patient.

4. Step Four: Monetize the claim by estimating costs and allocating responsibility.

5. Step Five: Present your findings in a way that Pete's mom could understand by using the

   correct medium and reports.

Our 60 minute discussion panel will share deep thoughts on each step utilizing case studies, professional anecdotes, and audience questions. Understand the build environment to better analyze your client's potential liability or lack thereof.

Learning Objectives

• Introduce the Building Basics as they relate to leaks.

• Understand what a professional investigation includes.

• Discuss the merits and standards for building leakage testing.

• Review how leaks in construction claims get monetized.

• Critically think about common presentation formats and strategies.

Program Outline

1. Introduction

2. Step One: Understand the Building Basics

3. Step Two: On-Site Investigation

4. Step Three: Test

5. Step Four: Monetize

6. Step Five: Present

7. Conclusion

Our Panel

Continuing Education

Note: You must attend the live webinar to obtain credit. Some states may approve this program for credit following individual submission. Certification of attendance will be sent to eligible webinar attendees within 3 business days of the webinar.

*States marked with an asterisk are still pending approval.

This webinar is approved for 1.0 credit hour of continuing education credit in the following states:

• Texas State Bar

• California State Bar

• Florida State Bar

• California Department of Insurance

• Nevada State Bar