Comments on: Another Reminder to Read Your Construction Contracts

By: Contractors Need to be Teachers Too | Construction Law Musings- Richmond, VA

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:09:41 +0000

[...] than one that doesn’t. Having a written change order provision in the contract is a must. Following that provision after explaining it to the owner will make your life as a builder much less [...]

By: Sometimes You Survive Without Written Change Orders (But I Wouldn’t Recommend It | Construction Law Musings- Richmond, VA)

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:39:19 +0000

[...] change orders. In other words, you should make your contracts say what you want them to and then follow the provisions of those contracts. Of course, as soon as I preach from the highest mountain that this is the best and only way to go, [...]

By: The Occasional Gap Between “Truth” and “Proof”

The Occasional Gap Between “Truth” and “Proof” — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:33:29 +0000

[...] following your contract documents to the letter will go a long way toward making sure that you, as a construction professional in Virginia (or any [...]

By: The Occasional Gap Between “Truth” and “Proof” | Construction Law Musings- Richmond, VA

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:01:52 +0000

[...] following your contract documents to the letter will go a long way toward making sure that you, as a construction professional in Virginia (or any [...]

By: Reminder: Pay if Paid Not All Encompassing (but Could it be? | Construction Law Musings- Richmond, VA)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:18:16 +0000

[...] the weight of poor or untimely performance by its fellow subcontractors, but subcontractors must be wary of contractual language that may make them do just [...]

By: Christopher G. Hill

Christopher G. Hill — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:18:01 +0000

Thanks for the insight Ron. Reading and following a well drafted contract is key .-= Christopher G. Hill´s last blog post ..Newsflash: Musings to Invade the Advocate’s Studio =-.

By: Ron White

Ron White — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:15:35 +0000

Chris, As you have pointed out, it is not enough to read the contract but you have to follow the contract. In this case, the effort and cost of the mediation would have been less than the cost to oppose the dismissal. The outcome would have been a whole lot better too. Even if the case did not settle in mediation, the issues would have been narrowed that could have lead to a resolution before trial. .-= Ron White´s last blog post ..RESOLVING INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES THROUGH U.S.-STYLE MEDIATION =-.

By: Christopher G. Hill

Christopher G. Hill — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:17:53 +0000

Good point Melissa. I am not sure. I could not tell from the opinion either. I hope, for the plaintiff's sake, that the dismissal was without. .-= Christopher G. Hill´s last blog post ..How a Legal “Blawg” Helps! (Thanks Blog for Profit) =-.

By: Melissa Brumback

Melissa Brumback — Tue, 18 May 2010 22:59:00 +0000

Chris:
Was the dismissal with or without prejudice? It didn’t say from the link you provided. If with prejudice– ouch! An expensive lesson to learn.
.-= Melissa Brumback´s last blog post ..Even Subcontractors can sue other Prime Contractors Directly on State projects (Law note) =-.

By: Christopher G. Hill

Christopher G. Hill — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:21:05 +0000

Thanks Bobby. Let me know if you or any of your clients have VA related questions. .-= Christopher G. Hill´s last blog post ..Random Thoughts on LEED Challenges and De-certification =-.