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Best Practices for Developing a Contractor’s Request for Compensation

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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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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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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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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

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Accidents happen, especially in construction. Between miscommunication, the wrong specifications, carelessness, or events out of anyone’s control, things can go wrong, and the damages can be expensive. Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? Who is covered by an insurance policy?

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RICOH THETA

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One tech innovation that rose in popularity during the pandemic was the use of 360-degree cameras to document jobsites and showcase completed projects via virtual tours. . . Documenting construction progress. I found 2D cameras to be extremely limited in what they were able to document,” he says. Post from RICOH THETA.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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Losses like this don’t occur frequently, but you must plan for the small chance that an event like this may happen. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages. Workers compensation insurance. It serves as an additional safety net for businesses in the event of a large claim.

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Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It

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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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Job Safety Analysis (JSA): What It Is and How to Do It

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By improving safety on the job site, JSAs also reduce workers compensation insurance premiums , saving contractors money and increasing profits. These are usually the most complicated tasks or ones that have caused accidents or near misses previously. They also watch, review, and document the specific steps needed to complete a task.

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