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Exhibit 2-8
Item Included
Sample
construction 1. Material deficiencies
defects as 2. Poor quality or substandard work
potential risks. 3. Subsurface or geotechnical problems
4. Defects in wall systems such as shear failure,
drag failure, cracks, settlement, water infiltration,
inadequate framing, and break in the piping within
a wall cavity
5. Floor or ceiling defects such as inadequate
support, excessive spans, overloading during
construction, undersized framing members,
rotting of the structure, cracking, water intrusion,
and excessive sloping
6. Defects in decks and balconies such as improper
deck-to-wall transitions, threshold transfers,
improper coatings and finishes, improper flashing,
use of improper materials, and lack of protection
during the installation process
7. Roofs defects such as improper installation,
improper flashing, improper slope, improperly
installed gutters and drainage systems wet
insulation, wet substrate below the roof,
deteriorated substrate materials, and lack of
protection during installation
8. Window and doors defects such as improper
installation, improper anchorage, improper
flashing, water infiltration, corrosion of
materials, use of dissimilar materials, trapped
moisture during the installation process, and
breaking of the seal on insulated glass units.

WHY CM/GCs FAIL

CM/GCs sometimes fail because of numerous issues and risks that they encounter while
running a construction business. The construction process is, by its very nature, a very
risky environment. Exhibit 2-9 summarizes why CM/GCs sometimes fail.

CM/GC COMPANY’S WELLNESS

The overall wellness of the CM/GCs is critical to their ability to perform their duties
and responsibilities in the construction process, satisfy their clients and employees,
and build efficiently and effectively. Exhibit 2-10 is a checklist for the wellness of
CM/GCs.