Construction company halts work despite overpayment

Wow, thanks for the update. Of course, we are interested in the facts and the outcome.

This whole thing is taking a completely new turn.

I have argued a lot in terms of the BU, which in the case of a systematic approach by the BU is to be assessed quite differently, but at its core the BU could excuse itself well if you’re not careful. Proving a systematic intent beyond doubt in court is difficult. Gather evidence. Pure statements from third parties are always problematic... and a house that is tilting is just an unfortunate isolated case, which of course has nothing to do with you and was screwed up by a subcontractor (he could defend himself like this or something similar).

It is difficult to conclusively prove a systematic intent in court.

Particularly in civil law.

The issue with the insulation in the basement shows me how unprofessional and hopeless this developer is. Something like that should never even happen to an intern.

I believe I had already doubted the expertise of the general contractor ;-).
It would seem sensible to include general contractors in the scope of the Real Estate Agents and Commercial Builders Ordinance and §34c/f of the Trade Regulation Act due to their factual neighborhood. Apparently, a taxi driver requires more proven qualification than a general contractor. I've always said about brokers, those who have failed the ground meat test multiple times end up there ;-)

I don't mean to annoy, but "protruding" perimeter insulation is by no means unusual, for example with floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground floor. It doesn't matter whether there is a basement underneath or not. Of course, it needs to be properly detailed.

It’s logical because the doors are installed lower. But this affects the entire building and masonry, so it is a very stupid planning mistake.

Now it can only be botched by filling and sealing properly.

It is supposed to be cut off at an angle if the gentleman continues building.

Yeah, and pull the sealing over it. That is absolutely common, even if [bookstar] apparently has never seen it before.