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7 Contractor Tips for Dealing With Insurance Adjusters & Owners

Levelset

In turn, the owner is relying on the insurance company to pay their claim. Dig deeper: What contractors need to know about the insurance claims process. Here are seven tips to follow when dealing with customers, insurance adjusters, and the appraisal process. Contractors shouldn’t be claims negotiators,” Brown says.

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Workers' Compensation 101 for Construction Firms

Construction Business Owner

What you need to know to limit the number of workers' compensation claims your company deals with on an annual basis. Workers' Compensation 101 for Construction Firms. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/28/2020 - 16:06.

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Bargaining Room v. False Claims: 5 Tips for Negotiation of Construction Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

Earlier this week, a settlement was reached in dispute where the contractor and designer were alleged to have filed false claims with the U.S. The issue raises an important question: What should a contractor do during negotiations to allow for some “bargaining room” so as to avoid any appearance of filing a false claim?

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The Percentages Favor Settlement of Claims and Appeals

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

As a follow-up to my earlier post about the need to develop a settlement strategy when a claim is headed for litigation, I reviewed the various decisions of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) for the first five months of 2022. That should always be the goal.

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MOX Services to Pay US $10M to Settle False-Claims Charges

ENR Construction

Allegations deal with now-terminated nuclear-materials project in S.C.

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Claims Mitigation During Construction Phase

Construction Dive

By Jim Zack Construction claims are becoming increasingly prevalent and expensive. Whether you are dealing with a partnering situation or a normal construction project, it is imperative to openly communicate early and often. The key to successful projects is communicate, communicate, communicate!

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Britishvolt buyer fails to make final payment

Construction Enquirer

The Australian company buying collapsed car battery firm Britishvolt has failed to make its final payment to seal the deal. She added that it expects to close the deal in August.

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