Water damage is a leading cause of losses in health care projects both during construction and after occupancy. This session will present loss statistics, case studies, and lessons learned related to both water-related property damage and construction defect claims. After the loss discussion, the presenters will discuss best practices to prevent such losses. This session will enable attendees to:

List principal causes of water damage losses during construction.
Describe the features of a plan to prevent water intrusion and potential damage during construction.
Describe the impact of a water damage construction defect on the operations of a health care facility.
Affirm the important role played by a commissioning plan that includes the building envelope in preventing water damage after construction is completed.