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 […]
Getting Slow Paid? Try These Tips
Image via Wikipedia As ENR has reported recently, slow payment can and does sap a contractor’s strength. Slow payment puts a contractor in a serious bind. On the one hand, it is getting paid, so why rock the boat? On the other, the contractor has to pay the down-line subcontractors in the time specified in […]
Six Months of Solo Musings
Recently, I looked up at the calendar and it hit me. . . I’ve been solo for a bit over 6 months now. Now that I’m six months in, and have 2010 behind me, I thought I’d share a few observations and thoughts. First, and most importantly, the doors are still open and I’ve hit […]
Happy Holidays from Construction Law Musings
Needless to say, the fire is stoked and Musings is off for Christmas. I wish you all Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Construction Law Musings. To all of my friends, colleagues and most importantly, family, I hope you have a safe, warm and wonderful holiday. Thank you for your continued support and I look […]
Guest Post on Construction Contract Do’s and Dont’s
I have met many great people since beginning my journey at Musings. Some are listed in my interview with Amy Derby (@amyderby) and others are just too numerous to mention. One of the great people and resources that I have met is Matt Handal (@matthandal on twitter). He has been kind enough to allow me […]