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

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This type of damage may leave electrical contractors unable to foot the bill. Why can an electrical contractor use insurance? Which types of policies are available to electrical contractors? Below is a list of coverages that can be obtained through a separate policy or amendment to an existing agreement. .

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#66:  Labor Inefficiency Costs: Who Pays? How Much?

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Sometimes this unanticipated time/space compression is the owner’s fault, in which case the general contractor/construction manager and its subcontractors will likely be entitled to increased compensation by change order or otherwise -- and to a mechanic’s lien if that increase is not paid. See Town of Bedford v. Brooks , 121 N.H.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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This standard ( 1926.100 ) requires all employees to wear head protection anytime there is a risk of head injury from “impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.” The much bigger cause for financial concern is workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance.

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Consumer Price Index + 2.9% (Past Twelve Months)

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percent, with the indexes for electricity and natural gas both falling. 6 Electricity.2 percent in June, as declines in the indexes for electricity and natural gas more than offset an increase in the gasoline index. The index for electricity fell 1.4 percent, and the electricity index decreased slightly, falling 0.1

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Hiring a Contractor - Julian Construction Blog

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Also verify that the contractor is insured and carries workers’ compensation. If you hire a contractor that doesn’t have workers’ compensation, you are legally considered the employer, and can be held accountable for any job-related injuries. When hiring a contractor, always ask to see his or her pocket license.

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Winning More Construction Bids: A Complete Guide

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For instance, if a project calls for specialized jobs like plumbing, electrical, etc., Here, the owner and contractors would come up with an agreement and produce a formal document outlining the terms of the project. . This means the owner has separate agreements with GCs, trade contractors, etc. .

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

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Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. “There’s a gap in the management of risk and safety in construction,” he says. Foulke Jr., Photo: Tomasz Zajda / stock.adobe.com.

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