Originally posted 2015-02-02 10:16:10. Over the past three weeks, I’ve discussed three “stages” of a construction dispute from the claim, to how to increase the pressure for payment, to the litigation. While these three steps are all too often necessary tools in your construction collection arsenal, they are expensive and time consuming. No well run […]
Use Your Instincts when Negotiating a Construction Contract
I have often discussed the more “mechanical” aspects of contract negotiation and drafting here at Construction Law Musings. However, there is another, less objective (possibly) and more “feel” oriented aspect to construction contracting that can have as big an impact on your construction project. What am I talking about? Your instinct as a construction professional […]
In Contracts, One Word Makes All the Difference
Originally posted 2011-06-16 08:24:44. Here at Musings, I sometimes feel as if I am beating the “contract is king” drum to death. However, each time I start to get this feeling, a new case out of either the Virginia state courts or the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals here in Richmond reminds me that we […]
Talking Crisis Changes on the Job Site at Construction Law in North Carolina
Today Musings takes a trip to Construction Law in North Carolina to discuss those pesky on the fly change orders on the job. Thanks to Melissa Brumback for the invite and while you’re over there check out the rest of her great content. As always, I welcome your comments below. Please subscribe to keep up […]
Where Mechanic’s Liens and Contracts Collide
Originally posted 2011-03-21 09:21:07. Today at Construction Law Musings, we’re back to a discussion of mechanic’s liens. This past week, the Loudoun County Circuit Court here in Virginia had an opportunity to discuss the interaction between mechanic’s liens, contracts and the law of fixtures. In TWP Enters. v Dressel, the Court considered a provision of […]