This past weekend, I attended the Virginia State Bar’s Construction Law and Public Contracts Section board meeting and CLE. As with every year I attend this great event, I both learned something new and got to know or catch up with some good people and great construction attorneys here in Virginia. My weekend started with […]
The Construction Law Bar: It’s a Good Place to Be
For this week’s Guest Post Friday, we welcome a good friend, Todd Metz. Todd is a partner in the Northern Virginia office of construction law firm Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald. Todd is also Immediate Past Chair of the Virginia State Bar Construction Law and Public Contracts Section. In two weeks the Virginia State Bar’s […]
More Musings on Mechanic’s Liens in Virginia
It is not news that the recent construction economy has not been good. Private money is not flowing into construction as it had been in the past and public projects are moving more slowly. Payment disputes leading to mechanic’s lien claims and payment bond claims are rampant because of the shaky nature of the payment […]
Musings on Construction Claim Changes
Everyone knows that the construction economy is not exactly stellar right now and has not been for a while. Groups from the AGC to the federal government are discussing the issues with the building sector. I have discussed some ways that I believe that a Virginia or any other contractor can distinguish itself from competitors […]
The Role Of Forensics In The A/E/C Industry
For this week’s Guest Post Friday Post here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Brian L. Hill. Brian is a construction defect investigator and business development consultant. While not related to Christopher Hill, he does share the same passion for all things related to the built environment. Brian is the editor-in-chief and publisher of AEC […]