Yes, its that time of year again and nominations are open for the ABA Blawg 100. Its also the time that I both thank you, the readers of Construction Law Musings that keep this maintaining this place worthwhile, for your readership and also ask that you become a “Friend of the Blawg” and let the
This week’s Guest Post Friday at Musings is a real treat. Sara Sweeney is a registered architect, LEED AP and GreenFaith Fellow in religious environmental leadership. Her 18-year architectural career reflects her passion and commitment to sustainable building design and stewardship of our natural environment. She is the founder of EcoVision LLC, a solutions-based research
I find it appropriate that I started my solo practice four years ago and that Independence Day was only 3 days later. Over the past four years I have never regretted cutting ties with my old firm and heading out on my own. I am most thankful to my family (particularly my wife) and a
Here at Construction Law Musings, I have discussed many areas of the law relating to construction claims. Most of this discussion has focuses on the claim itself, whether made by breach of contract lawsuit, payment bond claim or mechanic’s lien. The latter two of these types of claims can and should lead to collection, either
After a week off from posting, much of it dealing with payment bond claims, I am back with a basic, but necessary refresher on these claims. A payment bond on a construction project (whether private or public) gives an unpaid subcontractor or supplier another collection option outside of a breach of contract action, or in