Ahh, Labor Day, the end of summer break for many, and the beginning of another school year. Aside from a move to a new home, the weekend should be relaxing and a good one for us “empty nesters.” With two married and one a senior at NC State, it’s just my wife and I. I […]
A Few Green Building Notes
Originally posted 2017-08-10 10:29:17. This past week, the blogosphere (if that’s even the word these days) has been abuzz about green building and the value that green can add to a project. Three items in particular (among many) got my attention. The first of these was the fact that a new private sustainability rating system […]
Thank You for 17 Years of Legal Elite in Construction Law
Originally posted 2023-12-05 11:16:30. Thank you once again to those in the Virginia legal community who elected me to the Virginia Business Legal Elite in the Construction Law category for the 17th consecutive year. The 17 consecutive years of election to the Legal Elite in the Construction Category span my entire close to 14 years […]
Mediation Clause Can Stay a Miller Act Claim, Just Not Forever
Originally posted 2021-06-09 14:43:40. It seems to be Miller Act time here at Construction Law Musings, not to mention in the Federal District Courts here in Virginia. Last week I discussed what sort of work can form the basis for a Miller Act claim. This week I am discussing the effect of a mandatory mediation […]
Protecting the Public in Proximity to Construction Sites
Originally posted 2010-10-01 09:00:36. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings has the pleasure of welcoming Jan Thomas, President of Circle Safety & Health Consultants, LLC for her second Guest Post. Jan is an occupational safety and health professional with doctorate, over 30 years of experience at the federal, state and university levels, and professional […]