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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Residential Contractors, Be Sure to Have these Clauses in Your Contracts

Originally posted 2018-04-27 09:11:50.

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I have often “mused” on the need to have a good solid construction contract at the beginning of a project.  While this is always true, it is particularly true in residential contracting where a homeowner may or may not know the construction process or have experience with large scale construction.  Often you, as a construction general contractor, are providing the first large scale construction that the homeowner has experienced.  For this reason, through meetings and the construction contract, setting expectations early and often is key. Continue Reading

More on the VCPA and Construction

I have posted before regarding the intersection between the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA) and construction contracting in regard to residential construction projects.  A case out of the Eastern District of Virginia District Court further discusses this intersection as it relates to design contracts that also include the procurement and installation of certain design elements

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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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