Originally posted 2012-09-10 09:00:00. As a reader of Construction Law Musings, you no doubt realize that I am a big proponent of “green” or sustainable building. I have also been known to sound a bit like Eeyore when discussing the charge into the breach of green building without considering the potential risks. Thankfully, and despite […]
Once Again: Contract Terms Matter
I know, you’ve heard this over and over again here at Construction Law Musings: courts in Virginia will interpret a contract strictly and in a manner that gives meaning to its unambiguous terms. A recent case out of the Eastern District of Virginia federal court, White Oak Power Constructors v. Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, reinforces […]
Why Accounts Age And Solutions For Construction Industry Credit Managers
Originally posted 2015-03-17 10:06:57. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome back Scott Wolfe. Scott is the CEO of Zlien, a company that provides software and services to help building material supply and construction companies reduce their credit risk and default receivables through the management of mechanics lien and bond claim […]
From Rosie The Riveter to Green Irene: A Plan For Bringing Women Into The Green Revolution
Originally posted 2011-03-04 10:00:01. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, I’m happy to re-welcome a good friend, Shari Shapiro, Esq., LEED AP. Shari blogs at www.greenbuildinglawblog.com where this post also appears. Ms. Shapiro is an associate with Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP in the Environmental Department. She focuses her practice […]
Construction Law Musings Turns 11
11 years ago this tiny announcement post started my journey into blogging (or is is “blawging”?). Since then, I’ve met a few construction lawyers here in Virginia that refer to me as the blog guy. To be recognized for the work I do here at Construction Law Musings, something that benefits me (and I hope […]