All articles in this issue of the ConstructionRisk.Com Report, unless otherwise indicated, are written by J. Kent Holland, a construction lawyer located in Tysons Corner, Virginia, (formerly with Wickwire Gavin, P.C. and now with Construction Risk Counsel, PLLC) representing design professionals, contractors and project owners. He is admitted to practice law in Virginia and Maryland. He is also president of ConstructionRisk, LLC, a consulting firm providing consulting services to owners, design professionals, contractors and attorneys on construction projects. He provides the construction risk management website (www.ConstructionRisk.com), and publishes ConstructionRisk.com Report with 8 to 12 issues per year, as a complimentary newsletter providing case notes, articles and commentary on risk management issues concerning construction projects. He may be reached at Kent@ConstructionRisk.com or by calling 703-623-1932. Permission is granted to reprint or republish any article herein that is authored by Mr. Holland, provided that attribution to the author and publication (including website address) is given and the issue is cited in the following format: ConstructionRisk.com Report, Vol. 12 No. 7 (Nov 2010), J. Kent Holland, www.ConstructionRisk.com.