It is with humility and a sense of accomplishment that I announce that I have been selected for the tenth straight year to the Virginia Super Lawyers in the Construction Litigation category for 2026. Add this to my recent election
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Anatomy of a Construction Dispute- A Wrap Up
Originally posted 2015-02-06 09:37:58. Over the past four weeks, I’ve “mused” on the “stages” of a construction dispute. What started as a kernel of thought in my mind turned into what has seemed to be a popular set of four
Green Expectations are Key to a Successful Construction Project
Originally posted 2010-12-20 09:00:55. 
I have talked a lot about LEED and sustainable building here at Construction Law Musings. Recently, Constructor Magazine ran an article about “Green Expectations” that caught my eye.
While we (and I include the
Protecting “Built-In” Trade Secrets
Originally posted 2011-02-07 09:00:11. 
For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Construction Law Musings welcomes Ron Coleman. Ron is a partner and head of the intellectual property practice at Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP, a leading construction firm with offices in New
An Update on the 2015 IECC-R Final Action Hearing
Originally posted 2013-12-20 09:00:21. 
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
What is “Action by a Public Body” Where County Exempted from VPPA?
Originally posted 2020-01-22 11:26:10. 
The Virginia Public Procurement Act (“VPPA”) governs the contractual relationships between the Commonwealth and its subdivisions and the businesses and individuals that provide them goods and services. It also provides the mechanism for the appeal of
PSA: Be Sure to Document (Even When Time is Short)
Written change orders are a big deal. Almost all construction contracts (at least the well drafted ones) require written contracts. Written change orders are even important enough that Virginia law requires these provisions in residential construction contracts.
Why are
Yet Another Reminder That Pleading Matters
Originally posted 2013-07-15 11:10:04.
As anyone who has practiced construction law for any period of time knows, Motions to Dismiss are a regular
Green Lighting and Sustainable Construction
Originally posted 2010-09-24 09:00:29. 
For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings is excited to delve into the lighting expertise of a good friend, James Bedell.
First off, I want to thank Chris for the wonderful opportunity to post on his
Reminder: Quantum Meruit and Breach of Construction Contract Don’t Mix
Originally posted 2015-07-01 10:00:53.
Construction contracts (preferably written ones) are near and dear to my heart here at Construction Law Musings. In a world where the