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AGCVA Annual Convention 2019 Was a Blast!

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction, Construction Law, Marketing

Originally posted 2019-02-04 09:00:30.

This year marks the Centennial of the Associated General Contractors of America and the AGC of Virginia. This year’s conference (held January 24-27, 2019) at a new venue , the Greenbrier in White Sulfer Springs, VA, celebrated that milestone.

I have been to many of these over the years and discussed the great marketing and educational opportunities that arise from attendance. This year was no different. The attendees were able to take advantage of a beautiful sporting clays course, good food, a casino and various other activities from a Friday night dance party with a “Decades” theme to “Black Jack 101.” The contractors even woke up early Saturday morning to listen to me as part of a panel of Virginia construction attorneys give a legal update. Thanks to all that attended, I hope you got some good information. And, yes, that is a Greenbrier key card with my firm logo (thanks to the planning committee for the opportunity to be a key card sponsor this year). Continue Reading

Form Contracts are Great, but. . .

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Christopher G. Hill • 6 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction, Construction Law, Contracts

Originally posted 2011-06-24 09:26:58. Recently I was discussing the ConsensusDOCs with a colleague and friend and had a revelation. These forms are used often (though somewhat less than their AIA counterparts and less than they should be used). Quick disclaimer: I have been a part of a couple of drafting committees for ConsensusDOCs and am

ConsensusDOCS Hits the Cloud

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Christopher G. Hill • 2 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction Law, Contracts

Originally posted 2012-05-14 09:00:07. I have discussed the ConsensusDOCS here at Musings on a few occasions. These relatively new form documents, endorsed by the AGC among other trade organizations, are a great counterpoint to the AIA documents that we all are more than familiar with and as construction attorneys and contractors have likely reviewed on

Even Today, a Handshake and a Smile Go a Long Way

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Christopher G. Hill • 7 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction, Marketing

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, the event was a

AGC-VA Leadership Development Forum

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Christopher G. Hill • 1 Comment

Announcements, Business of Construction, Marketing

I have posted here about the AGC and how much it can help those in the construction industry. For example, the Green Building Round Table that I posted about a little while back. Another benefit of membership in the AGC in Virginia that is helpful to those in the industry is the Leadership Development Forum

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