Happy Labor Day from Musings

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

Ahh, Labor Day, the end of summer break for many, and the beginning of another school year. Aside from a move to a new home, the weekend should be relaxing and a good one for us “empty nesters.” With two married and one a senior at NC State, it’s just my wife and I.

I hope that all of you readers have the opportunity to sit back and relax for one more day before the hectic days of the school year hit in earnest (if they haven’t already).

Here’s wishing you all a wonderful, relaxing, and fun-filled Labor Day from Construction Law Musings.

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A Few Green Building Notes

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Christopher G. Hill • 3 Comments

Business of Construction, Green Building

Originally posted 2017-08-10 10:29:17. This past week, the blogosphere (if that’s even the word these days) has been abuzz about green building and the value that green can add to a project. Three items in particular (among many) got my attention. The first of these was the fact that a new private sustainability rating system

Thank You for 17 Years of Legal Elite in Construction Law

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Christopher G. Hill • 1 Comment

Business of Construction, Construction Law, Marketing

Originally posted 2023-12-05 11:16:30. Thank you once again to those in the Virginia legal community who elected me to the Virginia Business Legal Elite in the Construction Law category for the 17th consecutive year. The 17 consecutive years of election to the Legal Elite in the Construction Category span my entire close to 14 years

Mediation Clause Can Stay a Miller Act Claim, Just Not Forever

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

ADR, Bond Claims, Construction, Construction Law

Originally posted 2021-06-09 14:43:40. It seems to be Miller Act time here at Construction Law Musings, not to mention in the Federal District Courts here in Virginia. Last week I discussed what sort of work can form the basis for a Miller Act claim. This week I am discussing the effect of a mandatory mediation

Don’t Leave Retainage on the Table

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Christopher G. Hill • 2 Comments

Construction, Construction Law, Contracts

Originally posted 2013-04-22 14:58:07. Here at Musings, the contract is king and most of the time, the Virginia state and federal courts will not imply a right of action from a statute that does not specifically create one. Furthermore, as a general rule, contracts are strictly enforced and their terms upheld absent a statute that

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I am a construction lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, a LEED AP, and have been nominated by my peers to Virginia's Legal Elite in Construction Law on multiple occasions. I provide advice and assistance with mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals.

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