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: Bond Claims

Bonds, Payment Bonds – Virginia’s “Little Miller Act”

Image via Wikipedia Here at Musings, we have discussed the topic of mechanic’s liens extensively.  However, a mechanic’s lien may not be appropriate depending on the type of project that you work on.  For instance, in Virginia (as in most states), a contractor cannot place a mechanic’s lien on a public project. In Virginia, the

Guest Post Friday at Mass. Builders Blog

This week’s Guest Post Friday is a bit different.  This time, I get to “muse” at @andreagoldman’s Massachusetts Builders Blog.  Andrea gave me the great opportunity to talk about the Miller Act.  Here’s an exerpt: Federal and State government work are a growth area in construction these days. With the economy in a downturn (though

Contracts and Collections- Construction Expo- Richmond, VA

Do you have issues with collection on your construction contracts?  Need to file a mechanic’s lien?  If so, check out this slide show that I used in presenting a seminar at the Richmond Construction Expo this week relating to just these topics, and more.  I may even be presenting as you read this post! As