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

DPOR Must Consider Full Record When Considering Homeowner Claim

One issue for homeowners who seek to recover for poor residential construction is the issue of whether a judgment will be collectible should they get one through the litigation process in Virginia.  Lack of the ability to collect can be particularly damaging to a homeowner when a particularly dishonest, or more likely cash strapped, contractor

Will the Construction Industry Rebound in 2012? The Debate Rages On

For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Alex Levin. Alex is a writer for several surety organizations. Although much is unknown about them, surety bonds are a necessary requirement for many small businesses to open and are required on almost all major construction projects. With an unemployment rates holding steady around

Update and Changes to DC Mechanic’s Lien Statute

For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Kavita Knowles.  Kavita is a named partner in the firm Fullerton & Knowles.  Her firm is well known in the Virginia area for its Construction Law Survival Manual and, like me, performs work for construction professionals. The District of Columbia will generally

The Value of Pre-qualifying Contractors On Public Construction Projects

For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Harold (Hal) Good, CPPO.  Hal is the director of Purchasing for Frederick County Government and First Vice President of the National Purchasing Institute, (NPI).  Prior positions include: Director of Procurement and Contracting for the city of Palm Springs, California and materials management related positions