On this date back in 2008 (wow, that seems so long ago), I began Construction Law Musings on the Blogger platform with a brief announcement. Little did I know that this corner of the internet (or is it Blawgosphere?) would still be around in 2023! In the time since I made that short entry 15 […]
Residential Contractors, Be Sure to Have these Clauses in Your Contracts
Originally posted 2018-04-27 09:11:50. I have often “mused” on the need to have a good solid construction contract at the beginning of a project. While this is always true, it is particularly true in residential contracting where a homeowner may or may not know the construction process or have experience with large scale construction. Often […]
Do We Really Want Courts Deciding if Our Construction Contracts are Fair?
Originally posted 2015-03-17 10:06:56. As I posted recently, the Virginia General Assembly has passed, and I can see no reason why the governor won’t sign, a bill that would essentially invalidate preemptive contractual waivers of lien rights as they relate to subcontractors and material suppliers. It does not apply to General Contractors, but it is […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Construction Law Musings!
It is that time of year again when I find it appropriate to reflect on the great things in my life. As I sit here with my family on Thanksgiving Day 2023, I have much to be thankful for. I have a thriving construction law practice, great clients, wonderful friends, and of course, the best, […]
BIM Legal Liabilities: Not That Different
Originally posted 2012-12-07 09:00:28. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Scott P. Fitzsimmons. Scott is an attorney with the construction law firm Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, where he represents contractors, subcontractors, owners, and engineers. He is also a LEED AP and an instructor for AGC of D.C., where he […]