Originally posted 2013-07-01 09:00:22. Every year at this time, a new set of statutes comes into effect. This year is no different. If you are a fan (or at least follower) of the Virginia General Assembly and have an interest in construction, you have likely kept informed about some of the various statutory changes that […]
Legislative Changes that Impact Construction 2017
Originally posted 2017-05-09 10:56:18. Well, the Virginia General Assembly has finished its yearly run through the legislative process and this year there are a few highlights for those of us in the construction industry. It is always interesting to see what issues are the big ones that get a lot of attention. This year the […]
Time is of the Essence, Even When the Contract Doesn’t Say So
Welcome to 2021! As often happens here at Construction Law Musings, the year starts with a few posts on notable construction law cases that dropped in the past year or so. Not only does this review hopefully help you keep up, but helps me keep up with the latest developments (one of the reasons why […]
Happy 2021 from Construction Law Musings
Phew! We made it through 2020. Needless to say, this year has been an “interesting” (in the Chinese curse sort of way) year. While the year started strong, COVID created some hurdles for the construction industry in Virginia. Everything from new emergency regulations, to the need to be extremely careful with your notices, and keeping […]
More Thoughts on “Green” (the Practice, not the Color) Building
Originally posted 2015-06-16 13:00:57. It has been a while since I “mused” on the green building landscape. While I am a LEED AP and have presented on green (read “sustainable”) building in the past, I am not totally sold on LEED as the be all end all in sustainable construction (the USGBC is a private […]