Originally posted 2016-10-26 11:35:05. Way back in 2009, I discussed the interaction between taller and taller buildings and sustainable (“green”) building. Back then, the reference was to the construction of skyscrapers in the Middle East and Europe. The initially referenced ENR article was written in the context of an urban retrofit of some of Chicago’s […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Construction Law Musings Turns 11
11 years ago this tiny announcement post started my journey into blogging (or is is “blawging”?). Since then, I’ve met a few construction lawyers here in Virginia that refer to me as the blog guy. To be recognized for the work I do here at Construction Law Musings, something that benefits me (and I hope […]
Hard to Believe It Has Been 13 Years of Legal Elite!
Wow! Thanks to all of you for 13 years (including all of my years in solo construction practice) of Legal Elite elections to the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law, to the Virginia legal community that continues to elect me to the Virginia Business Legal Elite. The 13 consecutive years of election to the Legal […]