Construction projects can get complex.  Not only do the contracts governing those projects seem to get more complex, but the law governing those contracts and the construction world seem to change on a regular (though not always logical) basis.  Its enough to make a construction professional want to simply sign a contract and plug ahead with the work hoping that all will be well in the end.

I get it.  It is a lot to worry about.  Just running a construction business with the estimating, personnel, cash flow, and bonding among other things creates enough work without having to keep up with the legalese that we construction lawyers bombard your contracts with and that the general assembly fills the Virginia code with.  Unfortunately, this legalese can be a nightmare on the back end if not dealt with early and often.  We all understand that a construction project goes much more smoothly and less expensively if the work is done right the first time.  It is always more expensive to deal with a problem than avoid it in the first place. Continue Reading