Construction defects vary but can be defined by three basic categories:.  First, there is defective building materials. Then, there is faulty craftsmanship. And, the last category, is improper design. Florida law has determined that specific defects in the construction process are the responsibility of  the particular design/construction professional for whom those defects are within their respective areas of expertise. For example, a general contractor who builds a home in according to the architects/engineers design, who was contracted by the owner, generally is not responsible for the adequacy of the design unless the contractor expressly undertakes responsibility for the “performance” of the end product. Therefore, if the problems encountered by the owner are design-related, the owner must look to the specific design professional for recovery of any defects.