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.

AGC 52

AGC Employment Industrial Liability 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Depending on the type of contracting business you run, you could face laws regarding taxation, employment, product liability, premises liability, discrimination, health and safety, and various other regulations.

Legal 110

Legal Contract Discrimination Liability 110

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Two contractors working for a construction firm bid for projects in the same city —we’ll call them Mark and Bob. Both contractors have operated with their firms for over 15 years, employ qualified workers, and boast high-level capability to take on major commercial jobs. As industry-leading contractor management services, we can help!

Safety 110

Safety Bidding Contract Liability 110

Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2020

Construction employment decreased in 225, or 62%, out of 358 metro areas between June 2019 and last month despite widespread increases from May to June, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released. Those gains were not enough to erase.

AGC 111

AGC Infrastructure Liability Metro 111

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.”. Are subcontractors covered under the general contractor’s insurance? Business auto insurance.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

Virginia Makes General Contractors Liable for Subcontractor Employee Wages . A new Virginia law has made general contractors of large projects liable for the wages of subcontractors’ employees. Deems contractors to be the employers of their subcontractors’ employees for purposes of Virginia Code § 40.1-29, Peter Fabris.

Virginia 52

Virginia Contractors Liability Residential 52

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.

Insurance 52

Insurance Contractors Liability Accidents 52

NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 19, 2021

When a contractor abandons or is terminated from a construction project before substantial completion, one of the first tasks for the owner/developer (or for the contractor’s performance bond surety if such a bond exists) is to locate and hire a completion contractor.

Contractors 40

Contractors Liability Bidding Contract 40

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Roofing isn’t a one-person job; you’ll need, at least, two roofing contractors to work on a single site. Limited liability company (LLC) . Start with General Liability Insurance and the Workers’ Compensation Insurance. . Labor costs. Utility bills.

Insurance 295

Insurance Liability Legal Compensation 295

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

California 49

California Contractors Liability Employment 49

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. It’s pretty easy to screw this up.

Regulation 40

Regulation Contractors Employment Boston 40

NH Construction Law

MAY 20, 2023

A couple of years ago I blogged ( #101 ) on “pay-if-paid” clauses, which make a general contractor’s receipt of payment from the owner a prerequisite – a “condition precedent,” in legal terms – to its obligation to pay subcontractors. JBC Merger Sub LLC v. Tricon Enterprises, Inc. , 145, 286 A.3d

Contractors 40

Contractors Bargains New Hampshire Contract 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 2, 2020

Construction employment declined in the District of Columbia and every state except South Dakota in April, an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data shows. Today’s state employment report shows how widespread—and deep—the job losses have.

District of Columbia 52

District of Columbia South Dakota Liability Employment 52

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 18, 2023

Administrators for Henry Construction Projects have confirmed the majority of the contractor’s 40 staff have been laid off. We continue our work to gather information about the assets and liabilities of the business and understand the events leading up to the insolvency.

Roads 71

Roads Liability Claims Residential 71

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 5, 2017

He takes the liability to create the designs which should be attended by a construction team. Then, it is required to find out and employ a professional home renovation contractor. A good contractor plays an important role toward any home renovation project. Given below, some useful tips on how to select a good contractor.

Renovating 40

Renovating Contractors Employment Liability 40

Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plumbing contractors should include business insurance as an integral part of their financial strategy. With numerous policies available, the plumbing contractor’s insurance landscape offers many ways for you to protect your physical and financial business assets. Why plumbing contractors need insurance. Liability for damage.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Injury Compensation 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 2, 2020

Construction employment declined in the District of Columbia and every state except South Dakota in April, an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data shows. Today’s state employment report shows how widespread—and deep—the job losses have.

District of Columbia 40

District of Columbia South Dakota Liability Employment 40

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

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 27, 2020

The meaning of term Retention in Construction can be described as a percentage of amounts that are certified as due to the contractor on an interim certificate, that is deducted from the amount due and retained by the client in construction related works.

Construction 52

Construction Contract Foundation Liability 52

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

FDR Safety

MARCH 9, 2017

The measure, which had already been approved by the House of Representatives, gives President Trump the authority to overturn the regulation, which was put in place last year but was blocked from implementation by a federal judge after a lawsuit was filed by the Associated Builders and Contractors.

Regulation 120

Regulation OSHA Bidding Liability 120

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 Cost Estimating

APRIL 19, 2019

Responsibility: Normally, the Main contractor and subcontractors should take the liability to make sure that construction activities are executed compliant with suitable specifications, procedures, drawings, codes and standards. International standards • Local Authority codes & specifications.

Inspections 40

Inspections Liability Drawings Construction 40

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. Most of these incidents could have been avoided if employers had more safety precautions put in place during the winter months.

Safety 81

Safety Accidents Construction Risk 81

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 17, 2018

A professional quantity surveyor is employed by the client and the contractor’s quantity surveyor. These comprise of a private practice QS who performs with an organisation in an office and instructs clients as well as develop a bill of quantities for various contractors on various projects.

Estimating 40

Estimating Cash Flow Liability Life Cycle 40

NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Contractors on federal and federally-funded projects need to be aware of the changes. Contractors are required to maintain accurate records of hours worked and wages paid, including fringe benefit contributions, and submit certified payrolls on a weekly basis to the funding agency or funding recipient attesting to compliance.

Regulation 40

Regulation Contractors Contract Site 40

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2023

An initial observation from a contractor even deemed it 'unbuildable,' but we believe in facing challenges head-on and have been taught to turn liabilities into opportunities. Its unique position—a conspicuous hill slightly outside the denser parts of town—became both a significant challenge and a fantastic opportunity.

Architecture 105

Architecture Design AIA Engineering 105

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. It is unclear how this impacts State enforcement of these toxic groundwater contaminants through the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act as well as State liability? HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

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

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

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 John Caulfield, senior contributing editor. Foulke Jr.,

Safety 72

Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Levelset

JULY 25, 2022

Working capital measures the difference between a construction company’s current assets and current liabilities. Businesses whose assets (like cash, accounts receivable, inventory, or materials) exceed the value of their liabilities (like wages, debts, vendor payments, or overhead costs) have working capital to use to maintain or grow.

Debt 97

Debt Cash Flow Equity Finance 97

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

NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

A recent New Hampshire Superior Court case applied the covenant to restrict a contractor’s right to terminate a subcontractor “for convenience” – the ultimate exercise of discretion – before the subcontractor even starts work, simply in order to try to obtain a better price.

Contract 40

Contract Subcontracting Deals Bidding 40

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. HB 1029 / SB 224 alters the allocation of funds for the Clean Energy Account within the Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now program. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 5, 2018

Waukegan Steel, LLC , an employee brought a False Claims Act (FCA) against his employer for false billing and certification on a goverment project. Whatever the camp you fall into, a recent government contracts case tells a story that should be avoided when submitting payment applications to the government. Jesse Sloan v. 3730(b).

Claims 63

Claims Certification Fabrication Inspections 63

Pro Builder

MAY 4, 2021

The website also contains a wealth of material, including articles and webinars focused on mental health resources for employers, Toolbox talks on self-care, and suicide prevention resources. Both resources are available to members as well as anyone in the construction industry—including friends and family, free of charge on nahb.org.

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NAHB Resource Safety Industrial 89