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Additional Insured Endorsements & How They Work in Construction

Levelset

In short, an additional insured is typically another business entity or person who can be added to your business policy, securing the same liability protection that you do. In this article, we’ll explain additional insured endorsements, and how they work in construction. What is an additional insured? all of which operate differently.

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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

Levelset

Accidents happen, especially in construction. At their core, insurance policies are agreements between two parties: the insurer and the policyholder. If a sub accidentally drops a steel beam on the project manager’s new sports car, that subcontractor’s liability insurance policy would likely cover the damage.

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Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors

Construction and Infrastructure Law

AB 1701 “does not prohibit a direct contractor or subcontractor at any tier from establishing by contract or enforcing any otherwise lawful remedies against a subcontractor it hires for liability created…” Accordingly, direct contractors across California should take a closer look at the terms of their agreements with subcontractors.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules.

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Difference Between Tort and Contract | What Is Tort |  What Is Contract | What Is Contract Law | What Is Tort Law

CivilJungle

A tort , in common law jurisdiction, could be a tort (other than a breach of contract) that causes an applicant to suffer loss or hurt, leading to legal liability for the one that commits the act. Also, Read: What Are Walls | What Is Interior Walls | Types of Interior Wall Materials | Types of Wall Construction | Types of Load Bearing Wall.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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

Levelset

Construction contracts often require that each hired specialty contractor maintain a minimum level of insurance coverage, and a COI will reflect that status. In this article, we’ll explain what contractors need to know about COIs, when they are needed, and how they work in construction. Why a certificate of insurance matters.