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: Construction Law

Are Untimely Repairs an “Occurrence” Triggering CGL Coverage?

Originally posted 2020-10-14 12:02:01. All Class A commercial contractors in Virginia are required to have a minimum level of Commercial General Liability (CGL) coverage.  As a general rule, this insurance is there for damage to property or persons arising from an “occurrence” that is covered by the policy.  Many cases that are litigated relating to

Reminder: Know Your Contractor Licensing Rules

Originally posted 2014-07-09 09:44:01. In the course of my construction law practice, I have the pleasure of speaking with and talking to contractors and subcontractors that are based in Virginia and also based in other states.  With the more nationalized construction landscape due to the constricted construction economy, I have more and more interaction with

Construction Economy and Bids- A Liability Nightmare?

Originally posted 2010-09-03 09:00:28. Just recently ENR Magazine (one that I read regularly and highly recommend), published an article stating that contractors and subcontractors are bidding at or near cost in a race to get work. This aggressive bidding environment requires contractors and subcontractors to find work in a field with a present glut of

Mediation in the Zero Sum World of Construction

Originally posted 2015-09-28 09:00:20. Construction is a zero sum game.  What do I mean by that?  I mean that even where you, a construction professional with a great construction lawyer, have reviewed and edited a subcontract presented to you or provided a well-drafted contract to the other party that contains an attorney fees provision, every