I have early and very often stated that your contract is the basis for everything relating to your construction project. Everything from “no damages for delay” clauses to attorney fees to indemnity are found in those documents. A
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2 Great Ways to Use Technology with Clients
Originally posted 2017-09-04 10:00:22. 
For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Sam Glover. Sam writes for Lawyerist, moderates the LAB, and handles motions and appeals in Minnesota. He also drinks a lot of
Yet Another Reason That Your Contract Matters
Originally posted 2012-01-16 09:00:11.
I have discussed on several occasions the fact that construction contracts matter. The words in contracts matter and, in Virginia (as well as other states), most provisions, if not all will be
Happy New Year 2026 from Construction Law Musings
Another year of work, “musing,” interesting cases, and relationships, is in the books. I hope all of you had a great 2025 and I wish you a prosperous 2026. Without further ado, Happy New Year from Construction Law Musings and
Virginia Multi-Employer Site Safety Issues–and How to Deal with Them
Originally posted 2016-11-30 09:00:25.
The world of the Owner, Contractor, Subcontractor “straight line” project model is long gone. Increasingly complex construction needs for commercial owners require the services of numerous trades, and even multiple “prime” contractors at
PSA: Getting the First Mechanic’s Lien on a Project is a Plus
Originally posted 2020-05-20 14:20:27. 
As those that read this construction law blog are aware, I am a big fan of mechanic’s liens as a way to get paid. These powerful and tricky beasts are a great way to get an
Happy Holidays from Construction Law Musings
We are nearing the end of another year and looking forward to the next. We are enjoying some Christmas cheer at the house with the kids and in-laws while Musings takes some holiday R&R.
I wish you all Happy Holidays
Yet ANOTHER Reminder to Always Respond
Originally posted 2021-06-23 11:32:03. 
You would think I wouldn’t have to discuss the absolute need to respond to any served pleadings, particularly after some of the prior examples of what can happen if you fail to respond. Of course, I
Reminder: You Can’t Make Others Indemnify You for Your Own Actions
I have spoken about Virginia Code 11-4.1 and the prohibition on forcing others to indemnify for the actions of the indemnitees on a few occasions here at Construction Law Musings (See Uniwest Posts). The Western District of Virginia gave its
Are Sprinklers “Equipment”? Yes They Are.
Originally posted 2011-01-24 09:00:44. 
In the last month the Virginia Supreme Court decided two cases that should be of interest to contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers in the world of Virginia construction. In this week’s Construction Law Musings, I will