Originally posted 2017-05-09 10:56:18. Well, the Virginia General Assembly has finished its yearly run through the legislative process and this year there are a few highlights for those of us in the construction industry. It is always interesting to see what issues are the big ones that get a lot of attention. This year the […]
Are “Green” Building Designations and Certifications Truly Necessary?
Originally posted 2012-11-19 09:18:52. As anyone who reads this construction blog on a regular basis knows, I believe that the move to newer sustainable building practices (while bringing about a new or different set of potential risks) is both necessary and laudable. Because of this fact, you may be asking why the headline for today’s […]
Is Moving Away from Construction Bonding Requirements a Good Idea?
Originally posted 2011-07-25 09:00:48. Recently, the legal/construction blogosphere (if that’s still a word) has been discussing a move by Ohio State University to eliminate the need for construction payment and performance bonds on public projects for the university. Needless to say, this move is not popular with certain portions of the construction industry. In fact […]
To Require Arbitration or Not To Require Arbitration
Originally posted 2014-12-15 09:00:36. Many, if not most, construction contracts that I review during the course of my practice day include a mandatory arbitration clause. Most of these refer in a blanket manner to AAA Construction Industry Rules. The topic for this post is not whether such clauses are enforceable or whether they are one […]
Why I Enjoy Visiting a Job Site
Originally posted 2016-07-25 11:26:44. Last week a friend of mine at a local construction company invited me to lunch and for a tour of a local project here in Richmond. This was the third visit to this project that was to take an historic train station and renovate it into a newer working train station […]