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

Recent Construction Law Opinion Roundup

Originally posted 2014-01-20 09:00:06. Well, now that my suggestion of a new year’s resolution and quick review of a recent (and funny) book are done, we’re back to the more mundane, yet no less relevant, discussion of recent construction opinions here in Virginia. In the last quarter of 2013, the Virginia Circuit Courts in Norfolk

The Anatomy of a Construction Dispute- The Claim

Originally posted 2015-11-25 11:00:01. A  new year brings with it promise and challenges.  The promise is a relatively clean slate and the thought that 2015 will be a great year for construction professionals and those that assist them.  The challenges come from the almost inevitable issues that can arise on a construction site with its

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

Does the Recording of a Mechanic’s Lien Memorandum by Itself Constitute Process? Read to Find Out.

As a Virginia construction attorney representing those in the construction industry, mechanic’s liens are near and dear to my heart.  The enforcement of mechanic’s lien rights in Virginia is a two-step process. The first step is the recording of a properly-timed memorandum of lien that includes all of the statutorily required information.  The second step

Mediation v. Arbitration, Both Private Dispute Resolution but Very Different Sorts

Originally posted 2018-01-15 15:59:59. I often get calls from clients, potential construction clients, and other construction and business professionals with questions about arbitration or mediation clauses in the contracts that they are reviewing or drafting.  When I get these calls, it often becomes clear that, understandably, there is some confusion as to what each of