I have discussed the ConsensusDOCS here at Musings on a few occasions. These relatively new form documents, endorsed by the AGC among other trade organizations, are a great counterpoint to the AIA documents that we all are more than familiar with and as construction attorneys and contractors have likely reviewed on numerous occasions.
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
Fraud, Construction Contracts and Change Orders- A Roundup
Originally posted 2009-10-12 09:00:00. Republished by Blog Post PromoterMusings will be leaving the “green” reservation for a bit and discussing more mundane, though no less relevant, issues that arise in the construction world. One interesting note is that the Virginia Storm Water Regulations were recently updated and are open to public comment. If you are…
Reminder: Title Search is Key for a Virginia Mechanic’s Lien
With the economy the way that it is, my mechanic’s lien practice (and bond claim practice for that matter) is thriving. Interestingly, the recent uptick in the construction economic landscape here in Virginia caused me to get more, rather than fewer, calls requesting help with the filing or defense of mechanic’s liens.
Sometimes Carriers Have to Defend Chinese Drywall Cases
Well, I’m back from vacation and almost dug out from under the stack that was on my desk when I returned and can now get back to Musings. Thanks for awaiting my return (I’m sure it was with baited breath ) I have spoken here at Construction Law Musings on the Dragas line of cases…
Construction Change Order Provisions- Sword and Shield?
Originally posted 2010-08-16 09:00:40. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Image via Wikipedia A recent case brought to my attention by Melissa Brumback (@melissabrumback) of the Construction Law in North Carolina Blog reminded me of the necessity to both include change order provisions in your construction contracts and to follow them. In the case of Artistic…
