Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 21, 2013

I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims. Meeting minutes and internal memoranda concerning the claim should be maintained in order to document attempts to resolve matters with the DOT and its representatives. Schedules , including the as-planned and updates. Image: Tanzer18.

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Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

They offer a full range of business insurance policies, including general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, and umbrella. Policies offered include general and professional liability, workers’ compensation, commercial auto, and tools and equipment. Zurich Insurance provides worldwide coverage for contractors.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Accidents happen, especially in construction. Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? What this means is that financial losses caused by accidents, mistakes, and other issues that are the fault of the general contractor will be covered under the policy.

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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.”. Finally, the GC’s policy won’t provide any coverage for tools, equipment or vehicles.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Many of the accidents stem from oversights that could have been prevented with more vigilance on the job. Getting caught in a piece of machinery or caught between a piece of heavy equipment and the ground or a wall could result in the loss of life or limb. Struck-by accidents. of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

Whether it’s the risk of an unexpected accident or a project running over schedule and costing you money, there are many things that can go wrong. It’s important to understand what this insurance covers, and how to get the most out of it if you need to file a claim. What does business interruption insurance cover ?

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Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Not all accidents that happen on jobs are large-scale and catastrophic. Workers’ compensation insurance : This coverage can help replace income and cover medical expenses if an employee is injured while on the job. A workers’ compensation policy may help cover the cost of medical treatment for such injuries. .

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Some parties — like owners and GCs — will want some assurances that any not-at-fault, job-related accidents or injuries will not cause them financial harm. Since a GC or owner may not be found responsible for these accidents, they look to the specialty contractor’s general liability policy to help pay for damage or injuries.

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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. Equipment floater insurance : You may own unique tools and equipment, the value of which exceeds the coverage amount provided by a base policy.

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Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Builder’s Risk Insurance General Liability Insurance Coverage Covers a building under construction—and often tools, equipment, and materials related to the project. Covers contractors against accidents, property damage, and in some cases, libel. Construction is a risky industry, and costly or harmful accidents can occur on a jobsite.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Breaking this down, it means that workplace accidents caused by the lack of workplace safety programs, costs companies hundreds of millions of dollars every day. At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 billion a year.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

EQUIPMENT |. Equipment Management. Equipment and Services Directory. A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. General Management.

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 11, 2018

A&M’s subcontract required it to assume full responsibility for implementing safety programs on the project, to maintain all work areas in a safe manner, and to furnish all safety equipment. The New Hampshire Supreme Court disagreed.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Missouri law requires that an injured worker provide a written report of a workplace injury within 30 days of the date of the accident. The unintended result was that injuries which were no longer covered by workers’ compensation, could now be adjudicated in a civil lawsuit. What is a common fallacy about workplace injuries?

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience. If the contractor uses trucks and equipment, is there an equipment inspection program? Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 8, 2012

The new provisions require all workers within 75-feet of a well bore to wear flame-resistant clothing and all diesel engines within the same distance to be equipped with a shut-off device. 80 percent of accidents happen with vehicles,” he said. Wearing flame-resistant gear is nothing new for employees of larger energy companies.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Falls, alone, account for up to 70% of construction-related injuries and deaths, according to Dr. Dong Zhao of Michigan State University, who has been analyzing BLS data to determine why construction accidents keep happening and to discover or refine preventive measures. Falls are the most common jobsite accidents.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2016

If you haven’t revisited your cell phone and computer use policies recently—or don’t have any—below are some major issues to consider: Claims, claims, claims. More and more litigation (or arbitration) involves discovery of texts, emails and photographs for proving or disproving your claims. What photos of an accident?

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g., Pollution control equipment.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100 percent of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g., The program ends December 2016.

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