The more I examine the construction landscape, the more green building makes sense. As argued by Chris Cheatham at Green Building Law Update, customers want it. Set aside all of the environmental and political reasons for building green (less oil dependence and the corresponding dependence on middle eastern interests, “global warming” and the like), and […]
Why Contractors Should Incorporate
Lately, we have all heard about construction, development, and other real estate related companies going out of business or finding themselves in the unenviable position of filing for bankruptcy in the face of outstanding judgments or debts. We also all know someone who is the head of a construction enterprise and has yet to incorporate. […]
Great News for Contractors! E-Verify Shelved for Now
THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY POSTED IN FEBRUARY OF 2009. E-VERIFY IS ACTIVE AND HAS BEEN FOR A WHILE. FOR MORE, CHECK THE RELATED POST LINKS In a sudden rash of common sense, the Federal government has shelved implementation of the controversial proposed regulation, based upon an amendment to Executive Order 12989, that would make use of […]
Contracts and Collections- Construction Expo- Richmond, VA
Do you have issues with collection on your construction contracts? Need to file a mechanic’s lien? If so, check out this slide show that I used in presenting a seminar at the Richmond Construction Expo this week relating to just these topics, and more. I may even be presenting as you read this post! As […]
Attention- New I-9 Form Now in Effect
One of the big issues in construction today is, and will remain, immigration and the legal status of construction workers. For this reason, each change in the I-9 employment eligibility verification form is a big deal. The major points to consider relating to this change are: 1. Failure to use the revised form could result […]