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Subcontractor Default Insurance: Pros & Cons for General Contractors

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Subcontractor default insurance is one alternative to a surety bond that works to protect a contractor from the financial burden when one of their subcontractors defaults. Related: 16 types of insurance coverage for contractors. What is subcontractor default insurance? How SubGuard insurance works.

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What Contractors Need to Know About Surety Bonds

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Surety bonds are financial guarantees that are issued to ensure the individual or company who obtains the bond will perform work in a legally compliant manner and will avoid fraud and misconduct. Surety – The bonding company that guarantees the principal’s ethical operations and legal compliance by issuing the bond.

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

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To help your business remain viable, contractor’s insurance should be a crucial part of your financial strategy. Insurance also puts other parties’ minds at ease when they want to hire you as a specialty contractor. A certificate of insurance (COI) is a valid form used to prove that you carry the appropriate insurance policy.

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FAQs About Contractor Management Platforms

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After all, safety first, bidding next. Qualification – Completing the Annual Update is necessary for contractors to maintain a prequalified status to bid and work on projects. Staying current through the annual update is essential for contractors to legally and safely conduct work on regulated properties and projects.

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What’s in a JOC Coefficient

Job Order Contracting

Employee payroll taxes, insurance, and fringe benefits. Business taxes, contributions, memberships, corporate headquarters support (legal, financial, etc.). risk of a lower than expected contract dollar value, risk of a high inflation cost if factors are bid for option years, risk of poor subcontractor performance and re-performance).

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What the Public Bid Law Means for You

Construction Law Monitor

As a result, public bid law has come into frequent use. If you are in the construction industry, understanding public bid law can help you be aware of the potential risks/rewards of your next public works project. What is Public Bid Law? Regulatory Framework of Public Bid Law. Public contracts involve tax-payer funds.

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What the Public Bid Law Means for You

Construction Law Monitor

As a result, public bid law has come into frequent use. If you are in the construction industry, understanding public bid law can help you be aware of the potential risks/rewards of your next public works project. What is Public Bid Law? Regulatory Framework of Public Bid Law. Public contracts involve tax-payer funds.

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