Constructlaw
JULY 20, 2023
This is a strong reminder to all tiers of the construction chain that Pennsylvania’s Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) allows substantially prevailing parties — whether owners, contractors, or subcontractors — to recover fees incurred in proceedings involving payment claims.
Levelset
OCTOBER 14, 2022
A plumbing contractor’s insurance policy covers claims for property damage, but it may also help defend against lawsuits resulting from a work-related incident. In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Why plumbing contractors need insurance.
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NH Construction Law
MARCH 24, 2018
” Some contracts are even more limiting, expressly stating that if extra work is done without a signed change order, no additional compensation can be claimed. 659, 670 (2013), but not if the parties’ contract addresses the subject matter of the claim. Section 7.2.1 Should he suspend work, and risk being in breach?
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. Workers compensation insurance. 7 insurance policies subcontractors may need.
NH Construction Law
AUGUST 11, 2018
A&M’s subcontract required it to assume full responsibility for implementing safety programs on the project, to maintain all work areas in a safe manner, and to furnish all safety equipment. Jones Lang Lasalle Construction Co. , 203 (2018), provides some guidance. The New Hampshire Supreme Court disagreed.
NH Construction Law
MAY 28, 2018
Similarly, New Hampshire law provides that if a subcontractor doesn’t pay amounts owed to its employees under workers’ compensation laws, the general contractor must cover those as well. But even on private projects written subcontracts can reserve the right to inspect subcontractor payroll records. RSA 275:46. § 5.5(a)(6).)
Construction Marketing Ideas
MARCH 12, 2016
Buy out subcontracts thoughtfully. Having a track record for operating safe jobsites makes your company more attractive to the best owners, keeps your workers’ compensation mod rate in-check, and decreases the chances you’ll be spending time & money this year defending against claims. Safety first, every day.
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