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

Subcontractors Aren’t Helpless

Originally posted 2017-07-12 12:01:27. As a construction attorney here in Virginia, I often have the pleasure of assisting subcontractors seeking advice on their all important contracts with general contractors.  I often sense that these subcontractors feel that they are at the bottom of the food chain and don’t have the “clout” necessary to push back

PSA: New COVID Vaccine ETS Issued by OSHA (UPDATED)

Back in September, Joe Biden announced that his administration would mandate vaccinations for employers with over 100 employees.  Today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the emergency temporary standard implementing that mandate. While I have not had a chance to thoroughly review the standard and how it will impact the clients of my

Sometimes You Survive Without Written Change Orders (But I Wouldn’t Recommend It)

Originally posted 2011-10-10 09:00:52. As anyone who reads Construction Law Musings on even an irregular basis knows, I am a major advocate of getting everything (especially change orders) in writing.  This is particularly true where your construction contract documents require written change orders.  In other words, you should make your contracts say what you want

Sell the Benefit of Your Construction Services

Originally posted 2011-01-01 10:00:32. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings gets some marketing advice from Matt Handal. Matt has spent the last decade successfully marketed real estate, architectural, engineering, and construction consulting services, helping firms realize tens of millions in fees from projects ranging from $500K to $2 Billion. He developed the industry’s first