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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

Delay claims on a construction can be confusing, especially when you think about the delay to the work being performed and the disruption to other activities. Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. disruption distinction.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

Levelset

If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. A COI may include a waiver of subrogation endorsement that basically asks your insurance company to pay an insurance claim, while giving up the ability to recover (or subrogate) damages from the party that actually caused the problem.

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#66:  Labor Inefficiency Costs: Who Pays? How Much?

NH Construction Law

Among the possible reasons a project might cost more to build than anticipated is diminished labor productivity occasioned by unforeseen space or time constraints. ” Why simply paying agreed-upon overtime rates for each overtime hour would not fully compensate the subcontractor for all labor inefficiencies is unclear.

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One Awesome Case Discussing The Difference Between Delay and Disruption Damages!

Best Practices Construction Law

Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. The County entered into an agreement with the Contractor to expand a three-mile stretch of road. This is a must read! In County of Galveston v. The Contract.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

Constructlaw

Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. Converteam SAS has held that under the New York Convention, only a party to a signed arbitration agreement can compel arbitration.

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Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It

Levelset

Below is a list of coverages that can be obtained through a separate policy or amendment to an existing agreement. . Workers’ compensation insurance : This coverage can help replace income and cover medical expenses if an employee is injured while on the job.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

I would say the vast majority of my clients are very fearful of losing their jobs, even with a collective bargaining agreement in place. The unintended result was that injuries which were no longer covered by workers’ compensation, could now be adjudicated in a civil lawsuit. What is a common fallacy about workplace injuries?

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