1.   Construction flaws and use of poor-quality materials resulted in damage to thousands of homes that could have been avoided, the study found.

2.   He had conducted audits that found careless handling of radioactive materials, construction flaws and an inattention to safety.

3.   Tests confirmed her suspicions, revealing construction flaws and high levels of several molds.

4.   Despite the construction flaws, the commission says responsibility lies mainly with the Finnish maritime agency.

5.   The German shipyard Meyer-Werft, which built the ill-fated ferry, denied any construction flaws.

6.   The German shipbuilder Meyer-Werft has denied any construction flaws.

7.   The German shipyard Meyer-Werft has denied any construction flaws.

8.   A probe has been ordered into the incident, blamed on possible design and construction flaws.