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

Just When You Thought the Green Building Risk Discussion Was Over. . .

Originally posted 2012-09-10 09:00:00. As a reader of Construction Law Musings, you no doubt realize that I am a big proponent of “green” or sustainable building.  I have also been known to sound a bit like Eeyore when discussing the charge into the breach of green building without considering the potential risks.  Thankfully, and despite

Once Again: Contract Terms Matter

I know, you’ve heard this over and over again here at Construction Law Musings: courts in Virginia will interpret a contract strictly and in a manner that gives meaning to its unambiguous terms. A recent case out of the Eastern District of Virginia federal court, White Oak Power Constructors v. Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, reinforces

Why Accounts Age And Solutions For Construction Industry Credit Managers

Originally posted 2015-03-17 10:06:57. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome back Scott Wolfe.  Scott is the CEO of Zlien, a company that provides software and services to help building material supply and construction companies reduce their credit risk and default receivables through the management of mechanics lien and bond claim