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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

Setting up your office and setting a storage area at home will do while you’re beginning. Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Limited liability company (LLC) . 10) Business bank account and credit card. 10) Business bank account and credit card. Roofing equipment and materials.

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The Impact of ASC 842 – The New Lease Standard Is Here

Construction Business Owner

The contractor’s focus should be on the impact the lease standard will have on the company, specifically bank and surety considerations, and the specific attributes such as embedded leases, related party leases, consolidation (when there is a variable interest entity), and how to apply the standard to these situations. Section In the Office.

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NY Appellate Court Reaffirms Pay-When-Paid Provisions Are Void as Against Public Policy

Constructlaw

Bank of America, N.A. ASD solicited proposals for the supply and installation of partitions in the space (the Work) and ultimately directed Sweet to hire Arenson Office Furnishings, Inc. The Subcontract contained two signature lines, one for “Sweet Construction Approval” and one for “Arenson Office Furnishings Approval.”

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Construction Law: Jan/Feb 2024

Construction Law

Editor Nick Barrett asks how long the UK can get away with the governance problem said by the head of the National Audit Office to be embedded at the heart of Whitehall when it comes to managing large scale procurements. Editor’s comment Whitehall governance problem at heart of procurement inadequacies?

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

Levelset

Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. You may be seeking to work for a local, state, or federal government, and these bodies will want to know that you carry liability insurance before you’re awarded — or even considered — for a bid. When do I need to provide a COI?

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Completed Operations: A Contractor’s Guide to Coverage, Cost, & More

Levelset

It is sold as an extension to your general liability insurance policy and may be required by the state you work in or the project owner. Completed operations coverage is bundled with a contractor’s general liability policy. Completed operations covers liability from work that is already completed (i.e., not in progress).

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constructionattorneyblog: Liability for green design

Construction Lawyer

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. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Copyright Notice.