As I was sitting with some construction pros I know recently, it occurred to me that it’s that time of year. What time of year you ask? The time in every year when my claims practice, whether through lawsuit, bond claim, or mechanic’s lien, picks up. At a time when most would think that contractors […]
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! [slideshare […]