The construction world has been hit with story after story of the hard times that have hit those in commercial and residential construction markets. Doom and gloom is everywhere. Capacity built up in the good years led to larger construction companies that now have to deal with bidding wars (and the potential liability from those
Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law
Tag Archives: mechanic’s lien
Update Relating to SB891 and Bond Claim Waivers
Several bills were passed and will go into effect on July 1, 2015 that affect the construction industry here in Virginia. The most interesting of these was an amendment to the mechanic’s lien statutes relating to waivers of lien rights. As I posted in March, SB891 amended the mechanic’s lien statute, Va. Code Section 43-3,
Why Construction Law- An Update
Back in 2009, only a year or so after my first post here at Musings, I posted on why I’m in the field of construction law. Well, a lot has happened in the over 5 years since then, not the least of which is my move to solo practice in July of 2010 and the
Construction Law Musings Hits the Beach
While you read this, The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC is closed and I am happily with family and good friends enjoying some sun and surf. I hope to be back refreshed and ready to go on my return. In the meantime, feel free to read up on the latest relating to mechanic’s
Wow! A Mechanic’s Lien Bill That Helps Subcontractors and Suppliers
You know how I’ve stated on many occasions that the contract is king here in Virginia? You know how that included contractual provisions waiving mechanic’s lien rights for subcontractors and suppliers? You know how I thought that the General Assembly would not do anything to make mechanic’s liens in Virginia easier to prosecute? Well, it
About Musings
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.
Please join the conversation!
Learn more about Construction Law Musings.