publication | ABA Forum on Construction Law

When Cost-Cutting Backfires: The Hidden Technical Risks of Material Substitutions in Construction Litigation

July 8, 2025
BRG International Arbitration
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Global supply chain disruptions, material shortages, and tariffs have all contributed to the growing trend of more frequent material substitutions in construction projects.

When these substitutions happen midstream, they are often missing the thorough engineering review required to assess whether the changes are technically appropriate.

Thanh Do explores how these substitutions can lead to construction defects and disputes.

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