Originally posted 2018-11-12 16:00:54. On November 2nd and 3rd, construction attorneys from Virginia and surrounding jurisdictions gathered in Charlottesville for the 39th Annual Construction and Public Contracts seminar co-hosted by the Virginia State Bar’s Construction Law and Public Contracts Section and Virginia CLE. This was also the first year in a while where I was […]
The Two Words No One Wants to Hear
Originally posted 2011-07-08 09:00:13. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, we welcome Erik Peterson. Erik has over 20 years of experience across the construction development industry, but realized there was a step missing on many projects he worked on. In 2005 he founded OAC Management Incorporated, a professional owner’s representation company (@oacmanagement) which specializes in […]
You Have Choices (Litigation Versus Mediation)
Originally posted 2013-10-29 09:30:50. As I sit here thinking about an impending trial in the Goochland County General District Court, it hit me that I also serve as a mediator in that court from time to time. Coincidentally, I will be “wearing both hats” (litigator and mediator) this week on back to back days. It […]
Have a Great Memorial Day from Construction Law Musings
Well, the “official” beginning of Summer is upon us, local pools are opening, and the temperature is rising. The office is closed and I am enjoying the day off with my family and friends (now that things are as “normal as possible) and thinking about those that served this country. I hope that you are […]
Musings On the LEED De-Certification Firestorm
Originally posted 2010-12-13 09:00:10. Much debate has occurred relating to the USGBC determination to use potential de-ceritification of buildings as an enforcement mechanism to assure energy reporting guidelines are met. As ENR reported last week, this new requirement has caused much wailing and gnashing of teeth. My question is this: Why the fuss? When you […]