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"Focuses on best practices within the construction industry."

Author: Matthew DeVries practices at Smith Cashion & Orr in Nashville, Tenn.

Blawg Related Categories: Solo / Small Firm • Construction Law

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Father of LEED Says: "Green Buildings Only Bright Spot in Construction Industry"
I am certainly not the first ... and certainly won't be the last ... person to write about Robert Watson's webinar presentation this afternoon entitled, Building a Sustainable Future: Progress & Trends Toward Improving the Environmental Footprint of…
Tennessee Supreme Court Says Environmental Laws Are Relevant in Punitive Damage Award Against Contractor
I love seeing a case zig zag through the appellate process ... and I especially enjoy reading one where intermediate appellate court reverses the trial court and the highest court then reverses that intermediate appellate court. I know,…
Tennessee Legislative Update: Workers' Comp Coverage is Required for Sole Proprietors in Construction Industry
Over the past two months, I have received a few inquiries from small business owners about an amendment to Tennessee's workers' compensation laws. The primary question is whether the new law, which takes effect on December 31,…
Father of LEED: Webinar on Green Building Market and Impact Report 2009
Not many things in life are free. So you can imagine my excitement over the weekend when I received an email to attend a free sneak preview webinar featuring Robert Watson, the "Father of LEED." …
Scary and (Potentially) Viral: AGC Takes to YouTube
I received an email this morning with the following warning: "The following message is intended for construction audiences only. Do NOT watch this clip alone or in the dark. Please wait 30-minutes after eating before…
Lien Law: Using a Template to Gather Information to Pursue Your Claim
One of my favorite leadership gurus, Michael Hyatt (CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishing) posted a few good recommendations a couple months ago about using templates for greater efficiency. Michael wrote: For years, I have used the concept of “templating”…
The Problem with Words: They Can LEED to Miscommunication
I have my Google reader set to search various blogs, news sites, and Twitter feeds to help me keep current with the latest trends in the construction industry. There remains one major problem: the words we use have different…
Your Questions Answered: Best Practices for Project Documentation
At the end of yesterday's webinar on Construction Documentation and Record Management, I was overwhelmed with so many good questions. Due to time constraints, I did not get a chance to answer them all. However, I promised to follow…
Mississippi Supreme Court to Decide Whether CGL Policy Covers Work by Subcontractors
What is the scope of coverage under a commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policy on a construction project? As most attorneys will tell you, "It depends." It truly depends on the express terms or language of…
Webinar: Construction Documentation and Record Management
If your project goes bad and you end up in court ... effective project management procedures can help you minimize your exposure. I will be presenting this webinar to show you what you MUST document…