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From punch lists to expert reports—prepare exhibits for construction disputes, delay claims, and bond litigation.

Stamp and organize construction litigation exhibits for defect claims, delay disputes, bond proceedings, and mechanic lien actions. Free tool included.

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The Project Has 15 Subcontractors and 3 Years of Daily Reports...

Daily logs span 1,000+ entries

Expert reports involve 50+ defect categories

Multiple parties pointing fingers

Mediation is next month

ExhibitPrep helps construction counsel organize complex multi-party defect and delay claims.

Case Types We Handle

Residential Construction Defects

  • Inspection reports
  • Expert opinions
  • Repair estimates
  • Homeowner complaints

Typical volume: 100-400+ exhibits

Commercial Construction

  • Contract documents
  • RFIs
  • Change orders
  • Delay analyses

Typical volume: 200-800+ exhibits

Delay & Disruption Claims

  • CPM schedules
  • Daily reports
  • Time impact analyses
  • Acceleration costs

Typical volume: 300-1,000+ exhibits

Bond Claims

  • Payment bonds
  • Performance bonds
  • Notice of claims
  • Subcontractor payment records

Typical volume: 100-300 exhibits

Your Workflow: 4 Simple Steps

1

Upload Project Documents

Import contracts, daily reports, and expert analyses.

Pro tip: Organize by project phase or by defect category.

2

Organize by Claim Type

Arrange exhibits by defect, delay, or payment issue.

Pro tip: For multi-party cases, create cross-claim exhibit sets.

3

Apply Party Labels

Use clear party prefixes for multi-defendant cases.

Pro tip: Coordinate numbering with other parties for joint exhibits.

4

Export for Mediation or Trial

Create organized binders for settlement negotiations.

Pro tip: Include summary exhibits showing defect locations and costs.

Your exhibits, ready in minutes.

Documents We Handle

Contract Documents

Prime contracts, subcontracts, plans, and specifications

Project Records

Daily logs, RFIs, submittals, and change orders

Expert Reports

Defect analyses, delay analyses, and cost opinions

Correspondence

Project communications, notices, and meeting minutes

What Construction Exhibit Prep Actually Costs

ApproachSoftware CostTime per CaseLabor Cost*
Manual Preparation4-6 hours$300-450
Adobe Acrobat Pro$240/year2-3 hours$150-225
ExhibitPrep$14.99 day pass25 minutes$31
* Labor calculated at $75/hour paralegal rate

Save $300+ on every case.

More time for case strategy, less time on document formatting.

Professional Exhibit Organization Matters

Judges, arbitrators, and opposing counsel notice when exhibits are well-organized. It signals thorough case preparation and makes your evidence easier to follow during proceedings.

  • Clear organization demonstrates case preparedness
  • Easy navigation helps decision-makers find key evidence
  • Professional presentation supports credibility
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100% Local Processing

ExhibitPrep processes all documents locally in your browser. Your construction case files never leave your computer or get uploaded to any external server.

  • Privileged documents stay on your device
  • Client confidentiality maintained
  • No data retention or cloud storage

See Construction Defect Exhibit Stamping in Action

Watch how to prepare court-ready construction exhibits in under 30 seconds.

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Questions About Construction Defect Exhibits

How do I organize exhibits for multi-party construction defect litigation with 10+ defendants?

Create party-specific exhibit sets with clear prefixes: Owner uses "O-1, O-2", General Contractor uses "GC-1, GC-2", individual subcontractors use "SUB1-1, SUB2-1", etc. Coordinate joint exhibits showing undisputed facts (site plans, as-built drawings, daily logs) numbered "JX-1, JX-2" per Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 26(a)(3). Organize chronologically within each party's exhibit set: contract documents, work performance, alleged defects, and cross-claim evidence. Multi-party construction cases typically involve 200-800 total exhibits.

Can ExhibitPrep process Critical Path Method schedules and delay analysis exhibits?

Yes. Upload CPM baseline schedules, as-built schedules, time impact analyses, and fragnet diagrams as PDF exhibits. Construction delay experts commonly create 50-150 pages of schedule analyses showing critical path delays, concurrent delays, and schedule acceleration. ExhibitPrep preserves complex schedule graphics, Gantt charts, and expert timeline formatting typical in delay claims under the Eichleay formula or modified total cost method.

How should construction counsel organize defect exhibits by CSI division or building component?

Group defect exhibits by Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat divisions: Division 03 (concrete defects), Division 07 (waterproofing failures), Division 08 (window/door defects), etc. For each defect category, include: (1) inspection photos dated and labeled, (2) expert reports identifying causation, (3) repair estimates with line-item costs, and (4) warranty/contract provisions. Create summary exhibits showing defect locations on site plans. Residential construction defect cases typically identify 20-40 distinct defect categories.

What exhibit sequence is required for mechanics lien and payment bond claims?

Lien and bond exhibits must demonstrate compliance with strict statutory notice requirements. Organize chronologically: (1) subcontract or purchase order, (2) work performed documentation, (3) preliminary notice served within 20 days of first furnishing (California Civil Code § 8200), (4) monthly payment requests, (5) stop notice or payment bond claim within 90 days of completion, and (6) proof of service on all required parties. Include certified mail receipts and signature confirmations proving notice compliance.

How do organized exhibits improve construction mediation settlement rates?

Well-organized exhibits demonstrate litigation preparedness and increase settlement leverage. Construction mediations with organized exhibits settle 60-70% higher than cases with disorganized documentation. Create three focused exhibit binders: (1) liability exhibits (contracts, plans, inspection records), (2) causation exhibits (expert reports, testing data), and (3) damages exhibits (repair estimates, cost analyses). Mediators report that parties with organized exhibits settle 25% faster than those reviewing documents during mediation.

Can construction teams include defect photography and site inspection photos as exhibits?

Yes. Convert construction photos to PDF format with clear identification: date taken, location on site, photographer name, and defect description. Include photo logs with exhibit numbers cross-referenced to expert reports. Construction cases commonly include 100-500 photos documenting defects, work progress, and site conditions. ExhibitPrep stamps photo exhibits with consistent numbering matching your document exhibits, preserving image quality for trial presentation.

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