Leaky buildings continue to be a hot topic in Vancouver where it has been known to rain on occasion.
The Ministry of Housing, Recreation and Consumer Services is also investigating the matter although legislative amendments are unlikely because they require the concurrence of three provincial ministries. Design professionals are directly implicated in all abut one of these problems. Even in the event of poor construction, the owner will be interested in the explanation of why the design professional certified substandard work. The design professional can be held liable for building envelope failures caused by errors or omissions in the design details or the specifications. In addition, representations about the abilities or durability of products may well attract liability if those products fail to perform as expected.