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

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Below is a list of coverages that can be obtained through a separate policy or amendment to an existing agreement. . Workers’ compensation insurance : This coverage can help replace income and cover medical expenses if an employee is injured while on the job.

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#92:  Lost Profits and Waivers of Consequential Damages

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But many commercial construction contracts provide for mutual waivers of consequential damages in the event of a breach. A commercial owner's lost profits will always be of the latter type. Normally both types of damages, if adequately proven, are recoverable in a lawsuit by the nonbreaching party. v Conor Medsystems Ireland, Ltd. ,

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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On a large commercial project, the accounting team may not bat an eye. The much bigger cause for financial concern is workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance. Because construction is a dangerous industry, workers’ compensation insurance is expensive even without an OSHA violation on your record.

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

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If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. Most COIs give information on general liability insurance, but can also be used to show proof of commercial automobile or workers compensation coverage. Related: 9 Common Insurance Policies in Construction.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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According to CWA Section 402 , a construction site must have a permit from the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) if it is: On an acre or more of land A municipal, industrial, or commercial facility that discharges waste or stormwater directly from a point source into a lake, river, or ocean. Catellus Development Corp. ,

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Construction Contract Tip: Pay Attention to “Coordination and Cooperation ” Clauses

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If you are a contractor, there are a number of key provisions that you will want to be on the “look out” before you sign the agreement. Re Commercial Contractors Equipment, Inc. I have reviewed five new construction contracts in the past two weeks. 2003 WL 22232953 (A.S.B.C.A.)

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

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Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . You can also hire a lawyer to help you out with other legal requirements such as service agreements. Start with General Liability Insurance and the Workers’ Compensation Insurance. . Roofing equipment and materials. Labor costs. Utility bills. Internet connection.

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