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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Some Good News Coming July 1, 2020 for Construction Professionals

crane photoLast week I discussed the potentially onerous legislation that essentially made contractors the employers of all employees of their subcontractors and suppliers on a job site.  That was only one of the impactful statutes that was passed by the General Assembly and that will take effect in July of 2020.  While the above mentioned legislation may be a negative for the efficient and cost effective provision of construction services in the Commonwealth, not all of the news out of the Virginia legislature is bad for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Continue Reading

Construction Legislation Likely to Take Effect July 1, 2020

Coronavirus is dominating the news and planning for the effects of COVID-19 is a big deal for construction companies in the Commonwealth.  However, these issues, though immediate, are not the only ones that have popped up here at the beginning of 2020.  Several bills that I have been monitoring (here and here) have recently passed

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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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