I have spoken on many occasions here at Construction Law Musings and elsewhere about the risks and rewards for contractors found in sustainable construction. The rewards were fairly apparent. New markets, government incentives, and the desires of owners to be “green” clearly point toward a need for contractors to get into the sustainable building game. […]
Do Construction Contracts and Fraud Mix After All?
On several occasions here at Construction Law Musings, I’ve discussed the fact that, with a few exceptions, fraud claims and written construction contract based claims do not mix. One of the exceptions to the so called “economic loss rule” that would seem to preclude both fraud and contract claims in the same lawsuit is where […]
Wow! Five Years Since “Going Solo” With My Construction Practice
It’s hard to believe, but my solo construction practice turns five today. On July 1, 2010, I struck out on my own and it has been a great ride ever since. Since I opened my practice 5 years ago, I have been named to the Virginia Legal Elite each year of my practice, been asked […]
Did You Get a Notice of Mechanic’s Lien after Project Completion? Don’t Panic!
So, you own a piece of property. You decided to have some work done and after what you thought was proper due diligence, you hire a general contractor to build a great office building on the property. Your architect designs the space, you sign the construction contract for a price you find fair and that […]
Are Your Employment Policies Up to Snuff?
For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Construction Law Musings welcomes, Scott F. Gibson (@tradesecretlaw). Scott is the managing partner of Mesa, Arizona law firm Gibson Ferrin, PLC , and an adjunct professor of law at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Click here to download a free copy of his […]