Levelset

JULY 21, 2022

In order to perform construction work, many states require contractors to be “licensed and bonded.” Well, every state sets its own rules for contractor licensing, and contractors often must purchase a surety bond in order to legally practice their trade. What is a contractor license bond? What does that mean?

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2020

Construction employment increased by 20,000 jobs in July but the gains were limited to housing, while employment related to infrastructure and nonresidential building construction slipped by 4,000, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

As you dig deeper into your construction insurance policy, you may come across the terms first-party insurance and third-party insurance. Mastering the difference between these two concepts is crucial to understanding how different types of construction insurance protect you. Fortunately, the difference is very straightforward.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The life of a contractor is a hectic one with most of the time spent on a jobsite — and a lot of places in between. As a contractor, you likely have a considerable amount of money sunk into tools of the trade. Most construction subcontractors own some specialized business property and spend time moving from job to job.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors must protect their business property while reducing the odds that a job-related accident or injury could financially harm their business. HVAC contractor insurance is the primary way to help protect your financial interest if things go wrong on the job.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 18, 2023

Administrators for Henry Construction Projects have confirmed the majority of the contractor’s 40 staff have been laid off. The developer is understood to have decided to finish the mixed residential scheme known as the ARC employing firms directly.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 23, 2023

It is no secret that the construction industry, like many industries, is facing challenges such as labor shortages, rising material costs and the need for faster project delivery. The construction team at the Academy has been teaching and emphasizing the important role modular construction will play in the industry for years.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

One risk facing the construction industry is liability for defects in a company’s work.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It is sold as an extension to your general liability insurance policy and may be required by the state you work in or the project owner. In this article, we’ll explain how completed operations coverage works, and how it protects contractors and subcontractors. Learn more: The most common types of insurance policies in construction.

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Chianelli Estimating

JANUARY 30, 2020

Construction estimating is an important task that should not be overlooked or done in a careless manner. Failing to prepare a reliable construction estimate could make the difference between a successful project and a complete fiasco aided by a calamity of errors. Preparing an estimate does not come without a cost.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Can a licensed contractor shield himself from personal liability for negligent construction by doing business as a limited liability company (LLC)? The project owner in this case sued the LLC for breach of the construction contract. The personal liability of the individual member was trickier.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The construction trade is full of potential pitfalls. Whether a third party gets hurt around the job site or the contractor causes property damage, someone needs to pay to make things right. In most cases, that’s what insurance is for, and the contractor will typically initiate a claim against their policy to take care of it.

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Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

Covid-19 and the Impact on Construction Estimating. Construction is resuming but the effects of COVID-19 has drastically altered the industry’s mode of operations forever. As construction workers make their way back to work whether it’s continuing a project left hanging or starting something new, realities must be faced.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job.

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Levelset

JUNE 6, 2022

Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated.

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 4, 2011

This blog focuses a great deal on construction law from the perspective of the contractor, supplier or subcontractor. How to Find a Contractor – Choosing the right contractor will save you time & money. • Ask friends and trusted associates who have already hired contractors for recommendations.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 30, 2013

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) is a very useful place for Louisiana contractors. I was recently reading up on the requirements for home improvement contractors. The LSLBC is a one stop shop for all things related to contractor licensing. It is a good place for both contractors and consumers.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Despite your best efforts to protect building materials, any number of things can happen during the course of construction. ” You may already have an insurance policy that offers coverage for business property and general liability. Learn more – Builder’s Risk vs. General Liability for Contractors: What’s the Difference?

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. 100 contracts involving green building construction projects were reviewed. If you are going to be in LA, add it to your calendar and please join us!

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 27, 2014

QuickBooks For Contractors Setup. We Fix Bad QuickBooks For Contractors Setup Issues. Did someone setup QuickBooks by trying to follow the built in template inside QuickBooks and you figured out you cannot get any of the financial and job costing reports you need to operate and grow your construction company?

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NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It applies only to residential construction, and it provides little more than a temporary delay in a homeowner’s ability to sue. There are few safer bets than that the cost of third party repair will exceed what it would cost the defendant contractor to make things right. Well, not so much. Wrobleski v. Marx, Inc. ,

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 24, 2023

In talking to Dr. Michael Shepard, Wolgast’s Business Development guru, he said the most important pieces of the survey from a construction standpoint are: Boundaries – identify your property lines and corners, so you only make permanent changes on your property. Otherwise, a survey can be $500-$2,000 to have complete.

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NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

The duty to preserve material evidence extends not just to documents and records, but also to physical items (for instance, in a products liability case the defective product itself). But what about a building under construction? Courts understand this, and make allowances for it. JMC Development Co., 877 F.Supp.2d 2d 1, 13 (N.D.N.Y.

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 29, 2014

Contractors know this scenario very well. Many contractors do not know what to do once they receive a lawsuit. On a typical construction project, whether public or private, commercial or residential, there are typical players. A corporation or limited liability company is not an individual. Conclusion.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Contractor Bookkeeping Services For Contractors. Do You Suspect Your Contractor Bookkeeper - Is overwhelmed trying to figure out how to do construction accounting and they are costing you more than they are worth in salary, fees and loss profits because you cannot get QuickBooks reports and financial reports when you need them?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 14, 2013

Are You Suffering Bad Contractor Bookkeeping Services Pain? Do You Suspect Your Contractor Bookkeeper - Is overwhelmed trying to figure out how to do construction accounting and they are costing you more than they are worth in salary, fees and loss profits because you cannot get QuickBooks reports and financial reports when you need them?

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

HB 177 modifies dam safety laws related to the Maryland Department of the Environment’s authority to respond to an emergency situation related to a “water infrastructure asset,” defined as a reservoir, dam, or any other waterway construction. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Contractor Bookkeeping Services. Do You Suspect Your Contractor Bookkeeper - Is overwhelmed trying to figure out how to do construction accounting and they are costing you more than they are worth in salary, fees and loss profits because you cannot get QuickBooks reports and financial reports when you need them?

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « The Business of Construction Risk Management. Connecting in Construction » Green Construction & Construction Software. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2015

In the spirit of Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story” radio program, last week I telephoned Jim Shaw, of Shaw Development, to follow up, In the Southern Builders case, disputes and difference arose out of the construction of a $7.5 A counterclaim was filed by Shaw Development alleging breach of contract and negligence.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2015

In the spirit of Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story” radio program, last week I telephoned Jim Shaw, of Shaw Development, to follow up, In the Southern Builders case, disputes and difference arose out of the construction of a $7.5 A counterclaim was filed by Shaw Development alleging breach of contract and negligence.

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Green Maryland Lien Certification 120

Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2021

For some architects, being on the jobsite is a vital part of their work process, while for others, they see job site visits as a series of obligations fraught with increased liability. . Those contractors who built these projects tended to be very experienced and skilled at that process. Bob and I certainly agree on that point.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

HB 177 modifies dam safety laws related to the Maryland Department of the Environment’s authority to respond to an emergency situation related to a “water infrastructure asset,” defined as a reservoir, dam, or any other waterway construction. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 4, 2013

The Contractors Accountant, Randal DeHart. I have been where you are now Having worked in the trades, owned and operated construction businesses and being trained in construction bookkeeping and accounting I understand what it takes to run a successful construction business.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The residential high-rise swimming pool was once a luxury amenity and is now as essential as indoor plumbing. While a rooftop pool is a great amenity, it can come with great fiscal and physical liabilities. Design and construction teams. The construction of a low-slope roof deck comes with an abundance of drainage complexities.

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Construction Law Monitor

JULY 29, 2011

Venus Construction Corporation, et al., This Louisiana statute has established a specific time limit of five years to bring an action against residential building contractors. The Ebinger family hired Venus Construction to build their home. that focused on the interpretation of La. to supply the foundation.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 24, 2014

When you own a small contracting company, like a residential remodeler, plumber, electrician, concrete contractor, flooring contractor or any other construction related company it is imperative that you have a good clean set of books that are consistent and updated regularly.

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