Comments on: When is an Improvement not an Improvement on a Construction Project?

By: Musings on project management - Topic Research, Trends and Surveys

Musings on project management - Topic Research, Trends and Surveys — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:33:34 +0000

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By: Christopher G. Hill

Christopher G. Hill — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:58:25 +0000

Thanks as always for checking in Tim. I always appreciate your thoughts. I recommend that others check out your blog for some great stuff!
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By: Timothy R. Hughes

Timothy R. Hughes — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:00:51 +0000

Getting dug out here and catching up, I had missed this post Chris. Interesting topic – having read the case, it looked borderline so I could see it going either way. It does open the door to people chipping away the statute of repose continually though.

Heidi wrote a couple posts on this one and another related issue on furnishings:
http://www.valanduseconstructionlaw.com/2010/02/articles/litigation/the-line-between-maintenance-and-modification-what-constitutes-an-improvement-under-virginias-statute-of-repose/

http://www.valanduseconstructionlaw.com/2010/04/articles/litigation/the-line-between-furniture-and-fixtures-what-constitutes-an-improvement-part-ii/
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Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:07:23 +0000

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By: At Walnut Beach, improvement plans outstrip budget | fence designs

At Walnut Beach, improvement plans outstrip budget | fence designs — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:59:39 +0000

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By: Christopher G. Hill

Christopher G. Hill — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:57:34 +0000

Thanks for stopping by Cindy. I appreciate your insight.
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By: Cindy Frewen Wuellner

Cindy Frewen Wuellner — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:49:24 +0000

Chris: it sounds like repairs to me too. What was improved? from a leaky soffit to a waterproof one? in other words, the original installation was a leaky soffit? wonder if they changed materials, if there was some “value added”? at any rate, the primary goal was remedial work, not upgrades. Excellent question, topic comes into play with many change orders and additional service requests too. Cindy
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