It’s that time of year when things calm down, at least for a day or two and the temperature drops adding a bit of frost (and hopefully not pile of snow that are too large) to the landscape. It is also a great time to spend with family and friends. Wishing you a calm, happy […]
My How Six Years of Musings Can Fly By!
Wow! It seems like just yesterday that I started this little construction law blog with a two line post on the Blogger platform. When I posted that announcement six (yes, it’s been 6 years) ago basically on a whim, I had no idea that I would still be posting my “musings” on construction related topics […]
Even with LEED, Clear Specifications and Proper Documentation are Necessary
A recent lawsuit filed in California over the proper documentation necessary for LEED certification (discussed in detail at the Green Building Law Update) emphasizes the fact that, no matter how detailed the LEED certification process seems to be, a mere reference to that process or a certain level of LEED certification is far from sufficient […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Construction Law Musings
As I sit here with family on this Thanksgiving Day 2014, I have much to be thankful for. I have a thriving construction law practice, great clients, wonderful friends and of course the best, most supportive family a guy could ask for. I also have some great readers and guest post contributors that make this […]
“Green” Expectations. . . or Just Expectations (“green” is not a specification; it’s a paint color)
I was having a discussion regarding “green” building with my friend and recent guest poster here at Musings, Nick Pacella (@nmpacella) this past week and (as often happens when I chat with the great folks in the construction world) it got me to thinking. Is “Green” its own separate category of construction, or just another […]