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

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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. Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. Related: 9 Common Insurance Policies in Construction.

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Virtue signallers beware

Construction Law

Assessments can be procured from a number of independent bodies and certifications can often be achieved, but questions are increasingly being asked if some of them are worth the paper we would rather – for sustainability reasons – they weren’t written on.

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Buying a LEED Certified Building Is Easy But.

Green Building Law Update

A copy of the contract, which is attached in Exhibit __ specifies the provision of 100% of the project’s energy from green power, carbon offsets, or renewable energy certificates (RECs).”. And there are other obligations associated with LEED that may survive closing (e.g.,

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How COP27 Impacts Real Estate: Pricing Real Estate Climate Risk

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Guest post by Joe Miller , Member of USGBC Delegation to COP27 One topic of urgent and primary focus at COP has been around how and who will finance the changes of climate change. Central alignment of policy, building code, supervision, and certification at both the national and international levels will be a necessary next step.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Accounting & Finance. You need to be a certified LEED contractor, which means you’ll need to study for and take the certification test. LEED Certification and Construction Software. So what exactly does getting LEED certification have to do with business management or even construction software? MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |.

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

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Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Limited liability company (LLC) . Plus, establishing your business credit will make financing your business easier. . Moreover, if you plan to open up a store, you’ll also need a Certificate of Occupancy. . Roofing equipment and materials. Labor costs.

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Wyoming Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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FINANCING & GRANTS. The Business Ready Community Grant & Loan Program: Can provide financing for publicly owned infrastructure that promotes economic development within Wyoming communities and provides publicly owned infrastructure that facilitates a specific businesses needs. The purchase of these bonds is authorized by W.S.

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