In May of last year, we discussed an opinion in U.S. ex rel. Thyssenkrupp Safway Inc. v. Tessa Structures LLC. If you recall, this case involves a three way payment dispute between a supplier, Thyssenkrupp, a subcontractor, Tessa Structures, and a general contractor, Vista Contracting. As discussed in the prior post, Thyssenkrupp did not get…
Thoughts on the construction landscape from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law
Category Archives: Contracts
Yet Another Reason That Your Contract Matters
I have discussed on several occasions the fact that construction contracts matter. The words in them matter and, in Virginia (as well as other states), most provisions, if not all will be enforced to the letter. Recently, the Western District of Virginia federal court ruled in a way that reminded me of another reason for…
Economic Loss Rule not Absolute in Construction
Originally posted 2010-02-15 09:00:38. Republished by Blog Post PromoterMusings takes a step off of the green construction and marketing train to discuss an interesting decision from the City of Richmond, Virginia Circuit Court. As Musings has discussed on several occasions, the economic loss rule in Virginia states that where a loss occurs that relates in…
Resolve to Set Construction Project Expectations Early and Often in 2012
As we enter 2012 expectations for the new year are in all of our thoughts. The best laid plans are made and possibilities seem endless. New Year’s resolutions will be made (and possibly broken). As a construction attorney here in Virginia, if I could ask contractors and subcontractors to make (and keep) one resolution for…
ConsensusDOCS Updates its Forms
Originally posted 2011-02-07 09:00:10. Republished by Blog Post Promoter As reported recently in ENR Magazine, among other publications, the ConsensusDOCS folks have updated their contract forms. Why is this news? First of all, it’s only been around three and a half years since these documents were officially released and this release is about 18 months…
