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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. General liability insurance. 7 insurance policies subcontractors may need.

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

Levelset

A plumbing contractor’s insurance policy covers claims for property damage, but it may also help defend against lawsuits resulting from a work-related incident. In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Liability for damage.

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#70:  Owner and GC Tort Duties to Subcontractor Employees

NH Construction Law

A&M’s subcontract required it to assume full responsibility for implementing safety programs on the project, to maintain all work areas in a safe manner, and to furnish all safety equipment. Jones Lang Lasalle Construction Co. , 203 (2018), provides some guidance. The New Hampshire Supreme Court disagreed.

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#114:  No Damages for Delay -- Maybe, Maybe Not

NH Construction Law

Contracting parties contemplate the possibility of delays, and often include contract language to address them – sometimes with clauses precluding a contractor from any monetary compensation for delays, even owner-caused delays. ” Tricon Kent Co. Brown Company, Inc. Simmons Co., 2d 132, 140, 118 N.E.2d ”).

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N.C. Construction Law, Policy and News blog: Worthy insights regardless of where you live

Construction Marketing Ideas

Buy out subcontracts thoughtfully. Having a track record for operating safe jobsites makes your company more attractive to the best owners, keeps your workers’ compensation mod rate in-check, and decreases the chances you’ll be spending time & money this year defending against claims. Safety first, every day.

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Home Builders and Developers Beware: SC Supreme Court Beats Up Hybrid Arbitration Clauses Mercilessly

Best Practices Construction Law

Ned regularly represents clients in construction defect and compensation claims, manufacturer/dealer disputes, and insurance coverage lawsuits. Today’s guest post is by one of my favorite construction lawyers and friends, Burr partner Ned Nicholson in our Columbia, SC office. He is also a South Carolina certified mediator. Reynolds v.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. billion in workforce education.

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