Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law

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A Construction Stitch in Time

Smyrna stitch
Smyrna stitch (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

It’s a cliche for a reason that “A Stitch in Time Saves Nine.”  Why?  Because it is almost always cheaper and more efficient in the long run to get something right the first time than to fix it later.  This old adage is true in life, and particularly true in the world of construction.

Whether it’s measuring twice before making your bid, checking with your subcontractors and suppliers to be sure they haven’t missed anything when giving you a price, or yes (and you knew this was coming), being sure that your contracts are written as they should be and cover the bases. To use another construction related analogy, these types of basic practices create a great foundation for your construction project(s) that will (hopefully) see you through to a successful and profitable Continue Reading

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I am a construction lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, a LEED AP, and have been nominated by my peers to Virginia's Legal Elite in Construction Law on multiple occasions. I provide advice and assistance with mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals.

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