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2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. liability insurance and allowance for small tools and consumables. Liability insurance based upon local contractor rates is also added as a percentage.

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#91:  Liability Insurance for a Subcontractor's Defective Work

NH Construction Law

“May unintentionally faulty subcontractor work that damages an insured’s work product constitute an ‘accident’ under a commercial general liability insurance policy?” 2020 WL 3527909 (June 29, 2020). 2020 WL 3527909 (June 29, 2020). Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

Safety Services Company

Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. For this reason, contractor management and prequalification are an essential part of contractor vetting: they protect hiring clients from liabilities and severe reputational damages.

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Is Your Construction Team Prepared for Cyber Risks?

Pro Builder

Mon, 12/07/2020 - 06:00. While there are several cyber risks to monitor, ransomware and business email compromise attacks are two of the most common challenges we see contractors faced within our roles at Sentry Insurance. Is Your Construction Team Prepared for Cyber Risks? Ransomware. An extortion demand is then made by the attacker.

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. While employees may be able to figure out through the grapevine who is the infected employee, that scenario is beyond the employer’s control and probably will not be deemed an exposure to liability. . Failing to handle absence requests properly could expose employers to liability under those laws. .

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GIVEAWAY #5: AUTODESK SWAG PACK

Construction Junkie

The final contest for giveaway week 2020 is Autodesk! Last day to subscribe and be entered is May 5, 2020. Warranty, insurance, registration, and any fees or costs associated with the prizes are the sole responsibility of the Winner. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.

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Landmark Contractor Licensing Case Limits Disgorgement Remedy in California

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Dist, B297247), filed August 26, 2020, the Court makes two significant holdings. The basis for the first holding is that disgorgement is both a liability created by statute and a penalty, and therefore falls under Code of Civil Procedure Section 340(a), a one year statute of limitations. Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. (2d