Originally posted 2012-09-17 09:00:40. You may have thought that a Virginia “Little Miller Act” bond claim, like a mechanic’s lien, could only be brought by those that provide materials and labor incorporated into the construction project. If you did, you aren’t alone.
Happy Labor Day from Construction Law Musings
My how the summer has flown by despite some COVID-19 related challenges! My oldest has graduated and is employed, my second is in his senior year in college, and my youngest starts her “virtual” senior year of high school tomorrow. The family time that the kids’ summer break allows always goes by way to fast. […]
Accounting for Payments on Projects Became Even More Crucial This Year
I discussed several of the statutory changes affecting the construction industry here at Construction Law Musings in the run-up to July 1, 2020. One of those changes, an amendment to Virginia Code Section 43-13, may add another arrow to the collection quiver of subcontractors and suppliers. As part of the previously-linked rundown, I highlighted one […]
PSA: New COVID Emergency Workplace Rules are Effective July 27, 2020
As you may have been aware, a virus is going around. Virginia has set out a set of emergency employer regulations, including employee training requirements, which became effective this past Monday. The requirements are set out in Section 16VAC25-220 of the Virginia Administrative Code. The new regulations set forth requirements for everything from PPE to […]
Why is Modular Today’s Building Answer?
Originally posted 2015-07-24 09:00:11. For this Wednesday edition of Guest Post Friday, we welcome Jeff Dusing of the Modular Space Corporation (ModSpace). Jeff is the Creative Communications Manager at ModSpace, a modular construction company that provides temporary and permanent solutions for commercial building projects. ModSpace has 80 branch locations across the U.S. and Canada, and […]