NH Construction Law

JANUARY 30, 2022

When a contractor or subcontractor is sued for defective workmanship, one of his first thoughts is likely to be whether the damages are covered by his liability insurance. ”) Parsing of claims and theories, and furnishing a defense to only the covered ones, is not allowed. Many professional liability policies have them.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 11, 2022

Lane Construction could face cross claims from a project contractor in a road resurfacing that the widow of cyclist killed in a 2016 crash claims was at fault in her husband's death.

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 21, 2022

This can put the obligee, whether an owner holding its general contractor’s performance bond or a general contractor holding its subcontractor’s performance bond, in a difficult spot. In Arch Insurance Co. Graphic Builders LLC , 36 F.4th 4th 12 (1st Cir. ” Id. ” Id. million,” id.

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ENR Construction

MAY 20, 2022

Firm's status as former TVA contractor extends no immunity for claimed illnesses caused by site cleanup work, judge said; Jacobs also announces new cleanup support contract at Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant

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ENR Construction

MAY 20, 2022

Firm's status as former TVA contractor does not extend immunity for claimed illnesses caused by site work, judge's ruling said; firm also announces new cleanup support contract at Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“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.”. Are subcontractors covered under the general contractor’s insurance?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Third-party insurance , also known as liability or casualty insurance, protects insured individuals or businesses in situations where they may be liable for damages to another person or business — the third party. The general contractor who bought the insurance policy is reimbursed for damages. First-party insurance examples.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

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. Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance.

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Levelset

JULY 21, 2022

In order to perform construction work, many states require contractors to be “licensed and bonded.” Well, every state sets its own rules for contractor licensing, and contractors often must purchase a surety bond in order to legally practice their trade. Learn more: The complete guide to contractor licensing state-by-state.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2022

Last month, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals held that a public contractor could not recover $100k in construction costs incurred following the government’s decision to close down a base in Tennessee due to COVID-19. The contractor also sought 59 days of time extension for the period the project was inaccessible.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Two contractors working for a construction firm bid for projects in the same city —we’ll call them Mark and Bob. Both contractors have operated with their firms for over 15 years, employ qualified workers, and boast high-level capability to take on major commercial jobs. Consider this! Here’s where things change.

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ENR Construction

MAY 20, 2022

Ruling says firm's status as former TVA contractor doesn't extend liability coverage from suits seeking millions for claimed illnesses caused by site work; meanwhile, Jacobs gains new contract to support cleanup and demolition of tsunami-damaged reactors at Japan's Fukushima nuke plant

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 11, 2013

By Scott Turner A state supreme court has ruled that a general liability policy’s contractual liability coverage did not cover the bodily injury claim of a general partner of the contractor policyholder because he was not a “third party” as required in the policy for that coverage.

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NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Because venue provisions can be waived, courts allow Miller Act claims to be litigated in a different court selected by the parties’ contract. B & D Mechanical Contractors, Inc. ” This language can certainly be read as evidence of congressional intent that Miller Act claims not be arbitrable. Enterprises, Inc. ,

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Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

As a contractor, you may have realized that taking care of every detail will not be enough as there are always going to be risks associated with your work. It’s important to understand what this insurance covers, and how to get the most out of it if you need to file a claim. What does business interruption insurance cover ?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

General contractors know these risks when they take the role. But what if the general contractor isn’t at fault, and a subcontractor is to blame? Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? The car owner can’t go after a different contractor’s insurer for the damage.

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NH Construction Law

JUNE 30, 2020

A few years back I blogged (#24) on the Spearin doctrine, which holds that adherence to government-imposed design specifications absolves the contractor from contract liability to the government when the finished product fails to perform as intended. Spearin does not address tort liability to third parties injured by defective designs.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 22, 2017

By Jim Zack Construction claims are becoming increasingly prevalent and expensive. It is key that owners and contractors work together to keep the project on schedule and communicate any deviations from plan. In reality, in construction, we often stifle communications for fear of liability. Bad news delivered late is a disaster!

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ENR Construction

MAY 17, 2023

Contractor Infrastructure Energy and Alternatives faces $100M jury award liability in landowners' suit claiming sediment runoff from 100-MW project impacted 21-acre lake on their adjacent property.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors must protect their business property while reducing the odds that a job-related accident or injury could financially harm their business. HVAC contractor insurance is the primary way to help protect your financial interest if things go wrong on the job.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

An update on the administration filed at Companies House said the firm was sunk by a combination of rising materials costs, project delays and defect liability claims. Howard Russell worked across the UK as a design and build contractor for a wide range of sectors.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Many times, the parties’ contract will dictate whether the contractor can recover delay damages or will be limited to a time extension for delays beyond the contractor’s reasonable control. The general contractor in McLeod filed a malpractice action against the architect on a public contract for the City of Miami. 3d 347 (Fl.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Contractors performing work in California are required to be licensed by the California State License Board (“CSLB”). Except for sole proprietors, contractors are typically licensed through “qualifiers,” i.e., officers or employees who take a licensing exam and meet other requirements to become licensed on behalf of the contractor’s company.

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Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

The Hartford provides insurance for a variety of contractor types, including plumbers, electricians, painters, and carpenters. They offer a full range of business insurance policies, including general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, and umbrella. They welcome new contractors. The Hartford. Find an agent.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

If a contractor’s work fails after a project is complete, completed operations insurance can help cover some of the expenses. 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. Learn more: The most common types of insurance policies in construction.

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NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 19, 2021

When a contractor abandons or is terminated from a construction project before substantial completion, one of the first tasks for the owner/developer (or for the contractor’s performance bond surety if such a bond exists) is to locate and hire a completion contractor.

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Contractors Liability Bidding Contract 40

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

By Bruce Jervis Limitation-of-liability clauses have become popular among engineering professionals. These clauses state that the engineer’s liability to the client or any other party relying on the engineer’s work product is limited to the amount of the engineer’s fee or a stipulated amount, whichever is greater.

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NH Construction Law

JULY 26, 2020

“May unintentionally faulty subcontractor work that damages an insured’s work product constitute an ‘accident’ under a commercial general liability insurance policy?” Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 2020 WL 3527909 (June 29, 2020). 2d 871, 880 (Fla. ”); Lamar Homes, Inc. Mid-Continent Casualty Co. ,

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

By Bruce Jervis There are many legitimate reasons for contractors to submit claims for increased compensation. Construction contracts, which essentially allocate risks and responsibilities between project owners and constructors, spell out the circumstances under which the contractor may be entitled to additional time or money.

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NH Construction Law

MAY 20, 2023

A couple of years ago I blogged ( #101 ) on “pay-if-paid” clauses, which make a general contractor’s receipt of payment from the owner a prerequisite – a “condition precedent,” in legal terms – to its obligation to pay subcontractors. JBC Merger Sub LLC v. Tricon Enterprises, Inc. , 145, 286 A.3d

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2013

on a Saturday, and Stan Appleman, a Southeast-based general contractor, sat in his office sorting through papers. However, this day was different, and his mind was focused on a denied professional liability claim. . It was 5:30 a.m.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

There are many policies that apply to a carpenter, but a simple business owner’s policy can include property damage and liability coverage. If a third party gets injured on a job, liability coverage helps pay the cost of legal defense if you get sued for the accident. . What insurance does a carpentry contractor need? .

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NH Construction Law

MARCH 28, 2024

The reason is not hard to fathom: under the statute “the owner is to hold back from the principal contractor the amount due the sub-contractor” to pay such claims, Cudworth v. 536, 537 (1898), and owners need to know the amount of those claims in order to do so intelligently. Bostwick , 69 N.H.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plumbing contractors should include business insurance as an integral part of their financial strategy. With numerous policies available, the plumbing contractor’s insurance landscape offers many ways for you to protect your physical and financial business assets. Why plumbing contractors need insurance. Worker injury.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

the designer), the Kadney Company (the general contractor), Vergnet (the turbine supplier), and two different site engineers: Prudent Engineering, and Ravi Engineering and Land Surveying (the engineers). The New York Supreme Court (New York’s trial court) dispatched all of the owner’s claims on summary judgment.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Contractors performing work in California are required to be licensed by the California State License Board (“CSLB”). Except for sole proprietors, contractors are typically licensed through “qualifiers,” i.e., officers or employees who take a licensing exam and meet other requirements to become licensed on behalf of the contractor’s company.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 6, 2013

Last December, the Associated General Contractors of American (AGC) released a report called Sequestration and Its Possible Impacts on Construction (pdf). In a recent update about What Contractors Should Know , AGC estimates that as much as $4 billion in federal construction funding could be cut during the next seven months.

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