Business of Construction Construction Law Contracts

Monitor Yourself to Avoid Construction Risk

Originally posted 2014-11-24 08:00:53. As I looked through my weekly piles of mail, an article in Constructor Magazine caught my attention.  The article was in the insurance commentary section of the magazine and is entitled “Avoiding Common Causes of Contractor Failure.”  While this article is written from an insurance perspective, many of the same principles […]

Announcements Construction Construction Law Occupational Safety

PSA: Virginia DOLI Amends COVID Workplace Standard

Originally posted 2021-10-05 11:41:25. As the governmental response to COVID-19 evolves, so do the various standards that apply to employers.  Effective September 8, 2021, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry superseded its earlier permanent workplace standard with a new standard. In many ways, the new standard simplifies compliance because it gets rid of what […]

Business of Construction Construction Law Contracts

More Reminders that the Specific Contract Terms Matter

If there is a theme I have pounded upon here at Construction Law Musings in the over 13 years of posting, it is that the specific terms of your construction contracts will make a huge difference.  While there have been reminders galore, a case from the Eastern District of Virginia presented another wrinkle on this […]

Business of Construction Construction Law Mechanic's Liens

A Lien Change for the Better (Guest Post at ZLien)

Originally posted 2017-04-10 11:00:41. During the recent General Assembly session, the Virginia legislature made a great change to the Virginia mechanic’s lien statute.  I blog about it at the Zlien Blog. Here’s an excerpt of my post. The recent changes to Va. Code §43-3 (effective July 1, 2012) clarify several points regarding the allocation of […]

Green Building

Does Stricter Decertification Mean More “Leedigation?”

Originally posted 2015-07-13 09:00:13. Recently, my friend and fellow construction attorney/consultant, Chris Cheatham (@chrischeatham) posted the news that USGBC will be more stringent on the de-certification front. This statement relates to the continued energy performance of LEED-certified buildings and increases the likelihood that energy performance (as opposed to mere reporting) could lead to de-certification. I […]

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