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Contractors that obtain coverage under the Virginia General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities (“Construction General Permit” or “Permit”) will soon need to disclose information regarding the disposal of excavated material from project sites....By: Vandeventer Black LLP

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is a composite index derived from monthly report surveys from American Institute of Architects (AIA) member firms located throughout the United States reporting on construction project activity the AIA refers to as “Work-on-the-Boards” (projects in the planning and design processes).  The data is compiled…...By: Vandeventer Black LLP

As all construction contractors know, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) provides a series of nearly 200 industry standard consensus forms that define the relationships and terms involved in design and construction projects.  While these forms are appropriate for commercial projects, contractors that perform a mix of commercial and government…...By: Vandeventer Black LLP

Many general contractors manage the risk of a subcontractor’s financial instability by issuing joint checks to the subcontractor and its suppliers on a project. These arrangements are usually governed by a separate agreement that sets forth the roles...By: Vandeventer Black LLP

Of the record number of new laws in Virginia, a trio of wage laws will arguably have the biggest impact on contractors changing the way the construction companies operate in Virginia. Virginia statutes on non-payment of wages, worker...By: Vandeventer Black LLP

Within Virginia’s mechanic’s lien article is a little known, and little used, mechanism providing for personal liability of higher tiers separate from that article’s mechanic’s lien rights. The title is “How owner or general contractor made...By: Vandeventer Black LLP

Much has already been written regarding the potential of COVID-19 to impact construction or development projects.   For example, businesses may experience personnel or material shortages, or stoppages that result from Government-directed actions. ...By: Vandeventer Black LLP

Construction project impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic are far-reaching and continuing to evolve. While every project must be considered individually, below are some issues for construction project team consideration....By: Vandeventer Black LLP

How would the Virginia’s  Workers’ Compensation system deal with a virus like the Coronavirus (COVID-19)?  It is not to hard to imagine a scenario where a workplace outbreak of the virus leads to multiple worker’s compensation claims....By: Vandeventer Black LLP

Undocumented workers in Virginia are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits but not to the same extent as workers who are legally eligible to work in the United States. This concept is commonly misunderstood by workers, employers and workers’...By: Vandeventer Black LLP