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: Business of Construction

Communication is Key to a Smooth Construction Project

Originally posted 2014-03-24 12:05:38. I know, the title of this post sounds trite.  Who doesn’t communicate?  Don’t the subs and general on the project always communicate?  Wouldn’t a remodeler be sure to stay up on job progress with a homeowner?  In other words, why bother with this post?  Everyone knows that without communication, nothing can

After a Bid, When Do You Really Have a Deal?

Originally posted 2013-09-16 10:53:15. Construction contracts are a big part of any contractor, subcontractor, supplier or construction attorney’s daily life.  Therefore, it is key to know when you actually have a contract.  Is it after your bid is accepted and used by the Owner or General Contractor? Is it only after the subcontract is signed? 

The Need for Quality Construction at the Outset

Originally posted 2014-05-02 09:00:06. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Erik W. Peterson.  Erik is the President of OAC Management Incorporated, has over 25 years of experience in the development and construction industry, and is the author of the book Taming the Squid—Organizational Sustainability/Surviving the 21st Century, © 2009, and

Construction Claims Need a Great Story

Originally posted 2011-04-15 09:00:59. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings is lucky enough to have my pal Chris Cheatham of Green Building Law Update and his newly launched Construction Claims Playbook join us for a second time.  Chris’ (@chrischeatham) law practice provides claims guidance to contractors.  His mission is to deliver cost-effective counsel to