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

Deadline Nears for “Green Performance Bond” Implementation

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Construction Contract Basics: No Damages for Delay

After WAY too long a hiatus, I am back with another in my series of “Construction Contract Basics” posts.  In past posts, I’ve covered venue provisions, attorney fee provisions, and indemnity clauses.  In this post, I’ll share a few thoughts (or “musings”) on the topic of so-called “no damages for delay” clauses.  These clauses essentially

Proper Notice Can “Accelerate” Your Recovery

Originally posted 2012-07-02 09:00:23. I have discussed the importance of every word in a construction contract on multiple occasions at Construction Law Musings.  The United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia recently gave another reminder that one area that can act as a sword or shield in a contract is the language