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The Utah Preconstruction Lien Process Explained

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Many Utah contractors are familiar with the construction lien process to secure payment for work or materials used in a building project. Utah actually gives them a similar payment tool, known as a preconstruction lien. However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. construction liens.

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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

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However, the types of policies and their limits (the maximum amount claims can pay out) are limited. A general liability insurance policy protects the policyholder from claims of property damage or bodily injury caused by the contractor or its employees. In some cases, a wrap policy may even include worker’s compensation coverage.

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Best Construction Blog: Cobb Law Group

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The Cobb Law Group ‘s blog: Georgia Construction, Bond and Lien Law Blog , has been a finalist in previous Best Construction Blog competitions , and continues to provide a combination of solid legal advice and more general commentary, some of which is more lighthearted than the blog’s necessarily serious primary topic.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The bridge was designed in 1962 by Sverdrup. The bridge, which had been designed for 60,000 cars per day was actually carrying some 160,000 cars per day. It is very possible that a firm will not have coverage for such claims. Sverdrup no longer exists.

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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees

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After leaving the firm, he sued, claiming that the firm had failed to pay him for overtime work in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ("FLSA"). He claimed that his work was "production only," which was essentially the function of a draftsman.  Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

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We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. Get Organized - Pick a company name that says something about what you are doing.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. Get Organized - Pick a company name that says something about what you are doing.