Originally posted 2016-07-01 09:00:10. Over the past two weeks here at Construction Law Musings, I’ve discussed the first two stages of a typical construction dispute (if such a thing exists): the claim, and how to bring heat short of litigation/arbitration. As promised, this week I’ll be discussing the next step or “last straw” in a […]
Even Today, a Handshake and a Smile Go a Long Way
Originally posted 2012-01-30 09:00:08. About a week ago, I attended (and sponsored (check out page 2)) the 2012 AGC of Virginia Annual Convention at the Homestead. Aside from being a great venue and a wonderful time with my wife and many of the friends I have made while participating in this organization of construction professionals, […]
A Construction Stitch in Time
Originally posted 2016-08-15 10:10:07. It’s a cliche for a reason that “A Stitch in Time Saves Nine.” Why? Because it is almost always cheaper and more efficient in the long run to get something right the first time than to fix it later. This old adage is true in life, and particularly true in the […]
Development in CBF Green Building Case in Maryland
Originally posted 2015-07-28 11:00:06. Remember that case I discussed a while back relating to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) building in Annapolis, Maryland? Remember how it was a lawsuit over parallams and failure of those parallams? Do you even remember what a parallam is? Well, that case was initially dismissed upon the Defendant’s Motion for […]
Happy Labor Day from Construction Law Musings
Ahh, Labor Day, the end of summer break for many, and the beginning of another school year for some (though if traffic is any indication, school has started for most in Virginia). Our three are now all out of college and two are married. My wife and I are enjoying “empty nest” and time with […]