I want to take a minute to say thank you to all who read and comment here at Musings. I find it hard to believe that almost a year of Musings has gone by. I am very grateful for the friends I’ve made on and off line in the last year and look forward to […]
Resolving Construction Disputes: Is A Jury Trial Right For You?
For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings welcomes Ron White. Ron is a mediator of construction disputes and other types of claims in Los Angeles, California. His blog, The Critical Path: Tools for Resolving Construction Disputes is based on his 25 years of experience as a construction lawyer and stems from his perspective that conflict […]
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 […]
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Upcoming Construction Related Events
I just thought I’d give a quick update on my upcoming construction related activities. I have been lucky enough to be invited to speak at various conferences and meetings of construction professionals. On Thursday, April 22, 2010, I will be speaking on the topic of Construction Contract Pitfalls to the local chapter of the ASPE. […]
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 […]