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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Just When You Thought the Green Building Risk Discussion Was Over. . .

Originally posted 2012-09-10 09:00:00.

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As a reader of Construction Law Musings, you no doubt realize that I am a big proponent of “green” or sustainable building.  I have also been known to sound a bit like Eeyore when discussing the charge into the breach of green building without considering the potential risks.  Thankfully, and despite some of the risk predictions made here (and elsewhere for that matter), there have not been but so many major court cases relating to these risks.

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The Beautiful Mess

For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome back Mike Collignon.  Mike is a co-founder of the Green Builder Coalition. The Green Builder® Coalition is working to improve the sustainable attributes of new and existing buildings through education, information and advocacy. If you watched any of the World Cup coverage this summer,

The Green Code Has Wings, But Will It Fly?

For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Mike Collignon.  Mike is a co-founder of the Green Builder Coalition. The Green Builder® Coalition is working to improve the sustainable attributes of new and existing buildings through education, information and advocacy. From November 2-6, code officials, building officials, industry stakeholders and other interested

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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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