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

Levelset

A certificate of insurance (COI) is a valid form used to prove that you carry the appropriate insurance policy. Why a certificate of insurance matters. Most COIs give information on general liability insurance, but can also be used to show proof of commercial automobile or workers compensation coverage.

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Securing Your Construction Business Online with SSL Technology

Construction Marketing

Their goal is to steal as much sensitive information about your business and customers as possible–everything from phone numbers and addresses to credit card numbers and purchase orders. Knowing how to secure this private information is a major part of running a commercial website. Think of it as a padlock for your personal data.

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New Legal Guide and Resource For Your Construction Business

Construction Marketing

The Small Business Legal guide from Legal Services Link provides information on the top ten areas business owners need to address to ensure their businesses are legally protected. Business names (DBAs and fictitious name certificates). Financial matters (bank accounts, taxation, insurance, collections).

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Your ENERGY STAR Score is About to Fall Precipitously

Green Building Law Update

The change is significant for buildings pursuing LEED or Green Globes certification, for buildings with GSA or other government space leases tied to an ENERGY STAR score of 75, for buildings in cities with mandatory benchmarking, and for the more than 450,000 commercial properties that have an ENERGY STAR score. You have 75 days to act.

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Washington State Contractors - Time To Get 2014 Resale Certificate

Contractor Bookkeeping

The Rule Is - “Have a Resale Certificate or Pay the Tax” It’s all about paying sales tax. Years Ago – The Resale Certificate was a blank form that was filled out by the contractor as needed with an ending date selected by the contractor. Needless to say some certificates were a challenge to read. Who is the customer?

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Announcing the Panelists at Construction Americas 2015 Expo

Construction Marketing

Century Bank Arena at the FIU OHL School of Construction in Miami. Beside the reception and panel discussions, CONSTRUCTION AMERICAS 2015 Exposition will feature exhibitors from such construction brands as Robert Bosch Power Tools , Jonas Software , Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau , and many more. “We

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Legal Documents Required for Purchase of Property

CivilJungle

Commencement Certificate. documents are required when you are buying any in production from a designer, and a commencement certificate is the way of papers and things to verify before purchasing a property or land. No Objection Certificate. Land Use Certificate. Encumbrance Certificate. Completion Certificate.