The astute corporate attorney will suggest the developer or general contractor, whether the project be private or be federal, state or local government funded, have a “pre-construction” video recording of the surrounding area where major construction will take place to establish the conditions of properties prior to the time that the first piece of equipment arrives on site. This can save the developer or the tax payer from paying thousands of dollars in false claims of damages due to construction. Here is where an ounce of prevention can save many pounds of grief later.