If you have spent significant time in the construction business, you have encountered instances where (i) your construction contract has been breached, (ii) you have not been paid, and (iii) you need to file a mechanic’s lien. Some basic business practices, however, will help ensure that your lien rights are maximized and your claim preserved. […]
When a Subcontractor Should Walk Away
For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings welcomes a good friend, Andrea Goldman of the Home Contractor v. Homeowner and Massachusetts Builders Blogs. Andrea is the principal of a Newton, Massachusetts law practice specializing in construction, business, and real estate disputes. Goldman also prepares construction contracts and acts as a legal advisor for construction companies. […]
Fraud, Construction Contracts and Change Orders- A Roundup
Musings will be leaving the “green” reservation for a bit and discussing more mundane, though no less relevant, issues that arise in the construction world. One interesting note is that the Virginia Storm Water Regulations were recently updated and are open to public comment. If you are affected by these regulations, be sure to make […]
Your Rights Concerning OSHA
An OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) or VOSH (the Virginia equivalent) inspection can be stressful. Knowing what to do during an inspection can go a long way to relieving this stress. Check out this SlideShare Presentation regarding a contractor’s rights when the Safety Inspector shows up at a job site. This is the PowerPoint […]
LEED AP Update- Worth It For a Lawyer?
LEED 3.0 is here and with it the new CMP requirements for a specialty designation. As I think about this new world of specialty designation outlined by the USGBC, I am torn regarding an attorney’s need to update the designation. I learned a lot while studying for the LEED AP exam, and received my designation […]