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

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You pay pennies on the dollar for coverage that could range into the millions for general liability (GL) insurance, for example. Below is a list of coverages that can be obtained through a separate policy or amendment to an existing agreement. . General liability may help pay for the cost of repair. . Protecting your property.

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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. Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. This party may want a COI to ensure they are protected from liability in the event of a product-related injury or accident.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

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The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Sverdrup no longer exists.

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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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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. Under 42 U.S.C.

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

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Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Limited liability company (LLC) . 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. . Labor costs. Utility bills.

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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees

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The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. This could be in the employment agreement or a separate document. professional capacity."