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#96:  Payment Bond Sureties and "Pay-if-Paid" Subcontracts

NH Construction Law

If the principal is a general contractor with a “pay-if-paid” clause in its subcontracts, must a subcontractor wait for the general contractor to be paid before it can collect on a payment bond? See General Electric Co. citations omitted] By its terms the bond insured the faithful performance of the contract.

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Latest electrical estimating software can smooth the work process of

Construction Cost Estimating

Latest electrical estimating software can smooth the work process of electrical engineers and electrical estimators. Before the commencement of any construction work, electricians and construction managers should estimate the amount and cost of electricity essential for a specific location. Posted by Rajib Dey.

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#105:  Nonmutual Arbitration Agreements

NH Construction Law

Many construction contracts and subcontracts provide for arbitration of disputes. Sphere Drake Insurance, PLC , 202 F.3d Birckhead Electric, Inc. Some of them give just one of the parties an option to require arbitration. Such unilateral arbitration clauses are viewed by some courts with disfavor. See DiMercurio v. Ancel, Inc.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

This standard ( 1926.100 ) requires all employees to wear head protection anytime there is a risk of head injury from “impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.” The much bigger cause for financial concern is workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance. Compliance cost.

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All Prime Contractors on TDOT Projects Must Be Licensed

Best Practices Construction Law

Whether you are an out-of-state contractor bidding on an in-state public project, an electrical contractor on a commercial project, or a joint-venture partnership performing general contracting services, you need to check your state's laws on licensing. Business License Requirements.

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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

Job Order Contracting

Production responsibilities for establishments in this sector are usually specified in (1) contracts with the owners of construction projects (prime contracts) or (2) contracts with other construction establishments (subcontracts). Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment. Workforce Statistics.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

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. Scott Smith, Selective Insurance Group. Patricia Urtecho, a senior risk management consultant with Builders Mutual Insurance Co.

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