Originally posted 2013-02-11 09:00:06. Here at Construction Law Musings, we often discuss the Federal Miller Act and its Virginia equivalent (the “Little Miller Act“). These two statutes provide subcontractors on government projects (on which no mechanic’s lien can attach) the protection of payment and performance bonds. One question that often arises in this context is […]
Should a Subcontractor provide bonds to a GC who is not himself bonded? (Bonding Agent Perspective)
Originally posted 2017-04-28 09:00:50. Guest Post Friday is back, and for this week, Construction Law Musings welcomes Steve Moore. Steve has been the Construction & Surety Manager for Towne Insurance Agency-Invincia, in Chesterfield, VA since 2010. Steve’s experience in the Virginia surety bonding marketplace started in 1985 with USF&G. His underwriting travels took him from […]
Be Aware of Two New Statutes that Became Effective May 1, 2021
Originally posted 2021-05-04 10:47:24. On May 1, 2021, two new statutes that passed in 2020 and that directly affect construction became effective. I’ve used the AGC-VA description of the bills and encourage you to read the statutes in full. Prevailing Wage Starting May 1, 2021, Virginia’s new prevailing wage statute takes effect. This statute requires […]
Fishing with Clients
Originally posted 2016-05-02 11:22:39. We live in an internet, Web 2.0 (or are we on to Web 3.0?), LinkedIn, Twitter, online marketing age. This is true for construction lawyers and their clients. We are constantly bombarded with ways to increase our Google search position and SEO is still a big buzzword. You would almost believe […]
You Mean They Can Do That?
Originally posted 2013-09-20 09:00:38. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Melissa Dewey Brumback. Melissa is a construction law partner at Ragsdale Liggett, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The bulk of her practice involves representing architects and engineers in construction-related claims, including construction administration and management, plan defects, testing […]