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What Contractors Need to Know About Surety Bonds

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Depending on the licensing and permitting requirements of the licensing body, you might need bonds for each state or city in which you perform work. Are Surety Bonds Insurance? While many contractors confuse surety bonds and insurance, they are different. Surety bonds do not protect you against liability.

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Louisiana Home Improvement Contractors License Requirements

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The contractor who is applying for the Home Improvement license needs to provide general liability insurance and show that the contractor or the registering entity is registered with the Louisiana Department of Revenue. This does not mean that the homeowner does not need to abide by local permitting rules and regulations.

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constructionattorneyblog: Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document

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Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. However, one of the more interesting provisions in this document that does not show up in the other new 2007 owner-architect agreements is a limitation of liability provision. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. Here it is: § 8.1.3

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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

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By contrast, a 1,000-foot linear pipeline project in a busy area of a city might be more complicated than a 3,000-foot pipeline project in a rural area, because of unmarked utilities, permitting issues, reduced work hours, traffic considerations, and more. . GCs can also purchase subcontractor default insurance to reduce this risk.

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Architect not liable when owner deviates from plans

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Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. 2d 163 (August 23, 2011), an architect was hired to prepare drawings for permit. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. mechanics liens. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

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Construction Legislation Now Pending in Washington

Construction Law Monitor

Athletic Field construction lien case. Hans Dunshee, (D-Snohomish) (D) on February 1, 2011, to allow lines of group disability insurance, except short-term or student-only plans, to be issued to more groups when certain conditions are met. House Bill 1806 (Concerning construction and industrial storm water general permits).

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constructionattorneyblog: Appeal from order denying stay of.

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Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Thus, non-signatories to the arbitration agreement such as third party beneficiaries and others entitled to enforce contracts under state law can request and obtain a stay under section 3, if permitted by applicable state law. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.