Image via Wikipedia My good friend, and great Washington State construction attorney, Doug Reiser (@douglasreiser) recently posted a great set of thoughts at his Builder’s Counsel Blog. Doug’s inspiration for this great post was an article posted by ENR magazine outlining a proposal from the Department of Energy that Congress pass a statute requiring “sustainable […]
Bonds, Payment Bonds – Virginia’s “Little Miller Act”
Image via Wikipedia Here at Musings, we have discussed the topic of mechanic’s liens extensively. However, a mechanic’s lien may not be appropriate depending on the type of project that you work on. For instance, in Virginia (as in most states), a contractor cannot place a mechanic’s lien on a public project. In Virginia, the […]
Guest Post Friday at Mass. Builders Blog
This week’s Guest Post Friday is a bit different. This time, I get to “muse” at @andreagoldman’s Massachusetts Builders Blog. Andrea gave me the great opportunity to talk about the Miller Act. Here’s an exerpt: Federal and State government work are a growth area in construction these days. With the economy in a downturn (though […]
Reflections on a Great AGC Weekend
Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of going to Hot Springs, VA for the AGC of Virginia’s annual conference. The days were cold, but the company (my wife) and the friends were great. As always, it was a blast. I got to catch up with friends in the Virginia construction industry from across the […]
What Owners Look for in Green Building and Why Contractors Should Care
A recent article at the Ahead of Schedule Blog brings up a project owner’s perspective on “green” building. The article starts by stating that: Despite the explosion of articles, seminars and webinars on green building and development during the last year or so, there is a dearth of information in the development world regarding what […]