Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Reaching a level of compliance in any Contractor Management Account requires commitment, attention to detail and some expert knowledge of safety and insurance requirements. While it may seem like a big lift initially, the benefits of maintaining compliant accounts in the major contractor management networks can be significant.

Accounting 62

Accounting Management Contractors Safety 62

NH Construction Law

JANUARY 23, 2021

In an effort to avoid the costs and risks associated with the employment relation, contractors and construction managers often prefer to hire workers as “independent contractors” rather than employees.

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Regulation Contractors Employment Boston 40

Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

Here are the most important advantages and disadvantages of working as a subcontractor — and how to know if it’s a good fit for you compared to the life of a contractor. Here are the most important advantages and disadvantages of working as a subcontractor — and how to know if it’s a good fit for you compared to the life of a contractor.

Subcontracting 98

Subcontracting Contractors Negotiation Employment 98

Construction Dive

JANUARY 16, 2019

The General Contractors Association of New York said the state's law, which makes employers and owners 100% liable for falls, significantly increases insurance costs.

New York 71

New York Insurance Employment Contractors 71

Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Contractor insolvency Where there is a (living) will, there is a way Isobel Moorhouse and Jane Hughes of Trowers & Hamlins LLP explain what a ‘Living Will’ is, and ask whether the concept be adapted by employers to apply to contractor insolvencies?

Construction 52

Construction Legal Cash Flow Insurance 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 28, 2019

In Construction, hiring Independent Contractors can get very expensive, very fast! The Internal Revenue has a defined set of rules on what is the difference between an "Independent Contractor" and "Employee". When you hire 1099 contractors. You need to know that their state contractor's license, bond, and insurance are active.

Insurance 59

Insurance Compensation Contractors Documentation 59

Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Electricians are set for a 7% wage rise from 2024 after a new pay deal was hammered out by electrical contractors and union Unite under the JIB collective agreement. The two-year deal for the industry also includes a 5% uptick in rates from 2025.

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Agreement Electrical Deals Bargains 74

Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The new law puts the onus on direct contractors to not only monitor their own payroll practices, but to ensure that their subcontractors and lower tier subcontractors are engaging in proper payroll practices. AB 1701 does not afford individual workers a direct right to sue contractors. Section 2810.3

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California Contractors Liability Employment 49

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2019

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR. The principal contractor (also referred to as the prime or general contractor) is responsible for the full compliance of all employers (the contractor, subcontractors and any lower-tier subcontractors) with the labor standards provisions applicable to the project.

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Construction Employment Contract Regulation 100

NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Most contractor clients I speak with rank labor shortages as their chief concern, above supply chain issues and rising interest rates. To quote AGC’s chief economist Ken Simonson, “contractors report almost universally that they need more workers than they can find.” With unemployment hovering around 2.5%

New Hampshire 40

New Hampshire Construction Employment Insurance 40

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

It is known for construction site staff to steal equipment while on the job, which is why keeping detailed logs of who has each item can help you to spot and protect yourself against potential theft, which you might need to make an insurance claim for down the line. Strong Security Doors And Gates.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 2, 2016

Cholowsky is charged with first degree workers comp insurance fraud and filing false statements. announced the indictment of Michael Cholowsky, owner of Sky Materials Corporation, an excavating subcontractor, for concealing information about payroll and submitting false information about the number of workers employed by his company.

Insurance 48

Insurance Contractors Employment Materials 48

Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 6, 2015

We try to make it applicable and valuable to everyone in a construction company, from the IT geeks like us to the contractors still using a fax machine,” stated James Benham, CEO, JBKnowledge. Every year, this survey gives builders critical insight into how they can better employ technology on construction projects.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Over my legal career, I have handled a significant amount of workers' compensation disputes, representing injured employees, defending employers and insurance carriers, and even a few years working for an appellate judge that addressed workers' compensation appeals. The National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc.

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Compensation Insurance Claims Employment 48

Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

281 Broadway Holdings, LLC , a subcontractor was forced to pay for the costs of defense of the owner and general contractor, even though the court found that the contractor was not at fault. The owner hired Pavarini as the general contractor. The owner and the general contractor filed cross-claims against SJ for indemnification.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Insurance Accidents 40

NH Construction Law

JULY 21, 2019

.” Is the relationship between a general contractor and its subcontractors enough to establish the necessary privity? If we analogize the contractor–subcontractor relationship to the employer–employee relationship, the answer would seem to be No. In Daigle v. City of Portsmouth , 129 N.H. Companies , 746 F.2d

Claims 40

Claims New Hampshire Insurance Employment 40

Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. Travers, a labor and employment attorney and partner in the Jacksonville, Fla., What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. office of Akerman. .

Legal 59

Legal OSHA Employment Liability 59

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

Lagging productivity hurts contractors in many ways, including lost jobs, low profits, and unnecessary headaches like change orders and rework. Leading-edge software and technology are helping contractors streamline construction processes with tools for mobile data capture, automated workflows and more. Create One Source of Data.

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Products Software Software Project Management 215

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

As a general contractor, you will want to know the law on whether laborers hired through a staffing company will be considered “yours” for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Consequently, traditional employment relationship lines are blurred in determining who is the real employer?

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ABC Employment Construction Contractors 48

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 23, 2018

The Associated General Contractors of America noted in a May 2018 report that construction employment is at its highest level in a decade , with more than 250,000 jobs added over the past year. Chamber of Commerce , almost 65 percent of small contractors are having difficulty finding skilled workers.

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Project Management Management Software Software 166

Construction Knowledge

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

If you are looking for work, ENR posted today that the Building Trades Employers Association of New York City has set-up a website for registering for work in rebuilding homes. Contractor teams will work their way through neighborhoods, assessing damage and doing repairs.

Contractors 40

Contractors New York City New York Union 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

MARCH 4, 2014

. -- The Associated General Contractors of America is planning to launch a new private insurance exchange in cooperation with Willis North America, association officials announced. Our members will now be able to secure the kind of convenient and discounted benefits that a growing number of large employers already enjoy.”.

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AGC Las Vegas Plans Insurance 61

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 21, 2012

Washington State Labor And Industries Has The Hammer And Contractors Without Insurance Look Like Nails! Contractors With Employees - Are extremely vulnerable because if an employee gets hurt on the job and requires medical attention they will be asked by the health care provider who is going to pay the medical bills.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Liability Injury 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 21, 2012

Some Homeowners And Developers Get Contractors To Work For Free! Then they simply hire another unlicensed contractor to complete the work. The Biggest Source Of Contractor Misinformation - Is The Contractors Business Round Table. The fines alone could run into tens of thousands of dollars.

Contractors 58

Contractors Insurance Washington Bidding 58

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. Experience Modification Rate or EMR is the number used by insurance companies to measure the cost of injuries in the past and the predication of future accidents or risk of a company.

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OSHA Accidents Injury Compensation 62

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

When You Hire A 1099 Contractor They May. Having a contractor’s license is not proof enough you are a business verses an employee. If you hire a 1099 Contractor (Specialty or Trade Contractor) they just become your employee in the eyes of the tax agencies. When a being a licensed contractor is just not enough!

Contractors 49

Contractors Cash Flow Washington Compensation 49

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 Scott Smith, corporate director of safety management services for Selective Insurance Group , a holding company for 10 property and casualty insurers, sees it more simply.

Safety 72

Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

” – Kelsey Gauger , National Director of Operational Excellence, Suffolk Help teams be more productive Happy team members are more productive and less likely to switch employers. As a general contractor, you can start thinking, “Okay, how can we put some of this work back into our own guys?”

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Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 98

Constructonomics

JANUARY 6, 2010

introduced a last minute amendment to the Senate Health Care Bill that requires small employers (with 5 or more employees) in the construction industry (and only the construction industry) to provide health insurance to their workforce. Senator Jeff Merkley (D. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We will think of something.

Industrial 100

Industrial Insurance Construction Employment 100

Constructlaw

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

For public contractors, as the current backlog of work is burned off, the scarcity of future work can significantly strain cash flow and possibly the viability of the company. Having an understanding of all insurance policies, coverages, union agreements and your obligations as an employer is vital.

Industrial 52

Industrial Union Contract Claims 52

Lets Build

JUNE 29, 2017

In fact, it’s pretty much the same process as hiring a general contractor, and perhaps even a doctor, accountant, or any other professional. These days you’ll find that some contractors prefer not to give out the information of their best workers but depending on how close you are with your “competition,” they may be willing to lend a hand.

Construction 163

Construction Contractors Contract Change Orders 163

Julian Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Julian Construction Warns Public: Check Credentials Of Contractor » 12/07/2011. Hiring a Contractor. While some homeowners prefer to do the work themselves, many construction and remodeling jobs will require hiring either a general building contractor or specialized contractor.

Contractors 45

Contractors Foundation Construction Permits 45

Chianelli Estimating

APRIL 14, 2020

Some employees have even offered to use their use their POT or take leaves of absence in an attempt to help their employer weather the storm. As America was enjoying a booming economy, employment at incredible high levels, unemployment at an all-time low, the unthinkable happened. Insurance, vacation pay, sick pay and more.

Construction 78

Construction Estimating Overhead Inspections 78

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 22, 2014

At networking events, construction contractors have asked me if we are cheaper than a virtual bookkeeper is. The time contractors save can be used to do things only they can do like meeting with clients, scheduling jobs and riding herd over apprentices. Click here to learn what contractors need in QuickBooks setup.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Office Documentation 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 27, 2013

Many contractors with expensive high-end construction software are re-examining if QuickBooks for Contractors is all they really need and if switching over to it makes sense. The first thing we ask is which of The Four Types of Contractors best describes your company? Before you setup QuickBooks for Contractors you click here.

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Software Software Contractors Construction 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2014

The Following Is An Outline From Sean Kavanaugh''s Guest Appearance On The Contractors Success M.A.P. Litvin was a fairly famous hi-rise contractor and one of the first high rise contractors in Chicago doing the plumbing work for the John Hancock Building, Water Tower Place, Marina Towers (Think Bullet with Steve McQueen) and many others.

Contractors 56

Contractors Accounting Income US 56

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 15, 2013

At networking events contractors have asked me about the risks of someone working in an undisclosed location handling their construction bookkeeping records. Because when, not if, any one of those things happen your contractors bookkeeping services needs will be way down the list of what is important. Virtual Bookkeepers.

Contractors 49

Contractors Accounting Office Documentation 49