Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law

Category Archives: Occupational Safety

Protecting the Public in Proximity to Construction Sites

For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings has the pleasure of welcoming Jan Thomas, President of Circle Safety & Health Consultants, LLC for her second Guest Post. Jan is an occupational safety and health professional with doctorate, over 30 years of experience at the federal, state and university levels, and professional certification. Her background includes

Upcoming Construction Related Events

I just thought I’d give a quick update on my upcoming construction related activities.  I have been lucky enough to be invited to speak at various conferences and meetings of construction professionals. On Thursday, April 22, 2010, I will be speaking on the topic of Construction Contract Pitfalls to the local chapter of the ASPE. 

Personal Safety Records- A Good Idea?

A recent issue of ENR caught my attention with its cover story about the personal safety records debate.  The article and the viewpoints expressed in the Pro and Con discussions got me “musing” on the propriety of such a requirement. On the one hand, such a personalized approach could lead to safer work places because