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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

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At their core, insurance policies are agreements between two parties: the insurer and the policyholder. Events like damage to tools and equipment, faulty building design, or defective materials typically aren’t covered in a builder’s risk policy. In some cases, a wrap policy may even include worker’s compensation coverage.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The bridge was designed in 1962 by Sverdrup. The bridge, which had been designed for 60,000 cars per day was actually carrying some 160,000 cars per day.

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

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us.   The FLSA provides that employees, not otherwise exempt, are to be paid overtime compensation for hours in excess of 40 per work week. This could be in the employment agreement or a separate document.

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Construction Legislation Now Pending in Washington

Construction Law Monitor

Athletic Field construction lien case. House Bill 1532 (Creating a good faith defense for certain minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints). House Bill 1559 (Limiting indemnification agreements involving design professionals). Introduced by Rep. This act requires the new calculations to begin September 30, 2011.

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New York Home Improvement Contracts: What Residential Contractors Need to Include

Levelset

Any mechanics lien filed against your property may be discharged. Payment of the agreed-upon price under the home improvement contract prior to filing a mechanic’s lien may invalidate such lien. The owner may contact an attorney to determine his rights to discharge a mechanics lien. Law §395-A.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. Architectural or Engineering Designs - Similar services are good reason to get Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance to help protect you and your company from claims arising out of mistakes in designs and calculations.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. Architectural or Engineering Designs - Similar services are good reason to get Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance to help protect you and your company from claims arising out of mistakes in designs and calculations.