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Musings: Moving or Going into a New Service Area, There is More to It Than Just…

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 4 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction, Green Building, Guest Post Friday, Marketing

Originally posted 2014-08-08 09:00:50.

For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we would like to welcome back (again) Sean Lintow Sr. (@The_HTRC) Sean has over 20 years in the construction and project management fields. As many know he pulled up stakes and moved to the State of Illinois almost a year ago where he still focuses on the “green” / energy efficiency markets by helping builders & trade professionals to improve their methods not only locally but nationally. Currently he is RESNET Rater, AEE CEA (Certified Energy Auditor), ENERGY STAR partner & verifier, EPA Indoor airPLUS verifier, Level 2 Infrared Thermographer, Volunteer Energy Rater for Habitat for Humanity, and Builders Challenge Partner & Verifier.

I would like to thank Chris for inviting me back as a guest poster. One item that struck a bell with me lately was his recent post for contractors considering work in another state is to check that states contractor licensing laws. Part of me was just saying – ahh if it were just that simple… With that in mind, here are some additional thoughts of mine along with advice picked up and given to others considering a move to greener pastures in another state, another town or maybe even taking that sweet little project outside of your current area that seems too good to pass up. Continue Reading

The Two Words No One Wants to Hear

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Christopher G. Hill • 2 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction, Guest Post Friday

Originally posted 2011-07-08 09:00:13. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, we welcome Erik Peterson. Erik has over 20 years of experience across the construction development industry, but realized there was a step missing on many projects he worked on. In 2005 he founded OAC Management Incorporated, a professional owner’s representation company (@oacmanagement) which specializes in

Are “Green” Building Designations and Certifications Truly Necessary?

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Christopher G. Hill • 7 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction Law, Green Building

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

Mandatory Energy Benchmarking is On Its Way

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Christopher G. Hill • 7 Comments

Business of Construction, Green Building

Originally posted 2011-04-04 09:59:55. Image via Wikipedia We have discussed the issue of benchmarking and energy reporting on several occasions here at Musings. As the January 18, 2010 issue of ENR Magazine discusses, now cities and states are getting on board in a big way. Washington, D.C. began requiring building owners to use the EPA

Trust but Verify – Utilizing Infrared Thermography

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Christopher G. Hill • 9 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction, Guest Post Friday

For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we would like to welcome back Sean Lintow Sr. (@SLSConstruction) of AlaGBS / SLS Construction. Sean has over 20 years in the construction and project management fields and is a proud member of NARI, NADRA, USGBC, and NAHB. While he still specializes in Residential

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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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