Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. This isn’t ethical, is it? Regards, Mr. Ethics

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Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. This isn’t ethical, is it? Regards, Mr. Ethics'

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ENR Construction

JUNE 15, 2023

An insurer claims manager told a risk conference audience four years ago that “in case you’ve been on another planet, there have been hundreds of design-build lawsuits.”

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Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Scenarios like these stress the need for an electrician to have insurance coverage in place. Thus, a strong insurance plan helps you rest easier both on and off the job. Why can an electrical contractor use insurance? Insurance policies can help your business cover the costs of both minor and major incidents.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

HVAC contractor insurance is the primary way to help protect your financial interest if things go wrong on the job. This contractor’s insurance solution is typically the most cost-effective means to secure coverage and give you peace of mind. What is HVAC contractor insurance? Who needs HVAC insurance?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to protecting your contracting business from claims and lawsuits, it can be tough to know what type of insurance you should purchase. Liability insurance protects your business against claims for damages caused by you and your workers, if you have any. General liability insurance.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In 2018 (latest data available), insurance companies paid nearly $1 billion in lightning-related claims to some 78,000 policy holders, according to the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI). In addition, approximately 3 to 5 percent of all commercial insurance claims involve lightning, which is a reliably preventable issue.

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

Members include architects, risk managers, parking specialists, lawyers, and perimeter safety professionals. The emergency response report is also useful in your insurance claim for timing and dates. We can also design and restore your building if needed.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The next thing you might be contacting your lawyer about could be your potentially over-inflated sustainability claims. Virtue signalling by ‘greenwashing’ could end up being more expensive than taking the measures you have wrongly claimed to. Those projects failing to meet these criteria may struggle to access financing.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Reading and understanding an insurance policy on a construction project can be a lot like understanding my kids playing Speak Out. Proper insurance coverage is an important risk management tool for contractors, subcontractors, project owners/developers and design professionals. Nautilus Insurance Co. ,

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

” You may already have an insurance policy that offers coverage for business property and general liability. An installation floater is a form of insurance coverage that protects the value of building materials that will become a permanent part of a commercial or residential structure. Who needs installation floater insurance?

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 21, 2020

Insurance companies use the number to assess the cost of injuries and future risks. Your company has filed one or more workers’ compensation claims. When this happens, your insurer raises your insurance premium to mitigate risk. you will pay about 20% more for insurance. Calculating EMR.

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Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 12, 2023

Our expertise is with the following delivery types of construction: Design-Build. The complexities are reviewed and resolved in the pre-construction phase with the Architect and Construction experts working together with you to determine the best course of action while your project is still in the design phase. Construction Management.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Your EMR is the number insurance carriers look at when determining what you’ll pay for a Workers’ Compensation premium. It reflects your company’s past injury and illness incidents and lets the insurance carrier calculate future risk. depending on a variety of factors used to determine risk. How EMR Is Calculated.

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Construction Law

JUNE 5, 2023

So one consequence is that it might be simply setting the scene for a round of claims against designers, contractors and potentially manufacturers, as developers look to the supply chain to recover a contribution to the remediation costs that they have committed to under the DRC.

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Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction insurance can be confusing. Each contractor and party to the project has their own insurance, which may or may not be adequate to protect the work they’re performing. Learn more: What types of insurance do contractors need? Learn more: What types of insurance do contractors need? CCIP vs. OCIP insurance.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

By choosing the right one for your project, overall risk can be reduced, and budget and schedule can be better managed. There is no optimal project delivery method, but choosing the right method for your project helps reduce risk, improve your schedule, and keep your budget on track. Schedule: a timetable for completion and payments.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Some 86% of respondents described themselves as ‘consultants’, held to include the design team, surveyors and specialist consultants. Claims for extensions of time was the most common cause of disputes, reported by 50% of respondents. What do the results of the survey tell us then?

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Then there’s the deeply infomative and serious stuff, including, for example, a column: Three risk factors of IPD (Integrated Project Delivery). This is undeniably an important topic — and, while I’ve seen articles extolling IPD’s virtues, I haven’t seen as many looking into the challenges and risks.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance covers contractors against financial loss resulting from mistakes, errors, or claims of negligence. While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. 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. Sverdrup no longer exists. TrackBack.

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cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

The different types of construction projects include: Lump Sum Construction Management (Cost Plus / Guaranteed Maximum Price) Design Build Design Build Finance Maintain. I would recommend a lump sum contract type if you’re looking to get moving quickly on a project and have a complete design. Construction Contract Types.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 23, 2015

Note: Job Order Contracting / JOC is a LEAN construction delivery method that is designed to support repetitive renovation, repair, and maintenance projects – as well as minor new construction- where quick, quality, on-demand services are required. . Certificate of Insurance. General Contractor Claim Certification.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. Because LaSalle was not in privity of contract with USACE, LaSalle needed VETS to sponsor its claim against them. If the net recovery on the claims were to exceed $4.3

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

There are a panoply of federal laws within discreet silos, including significantly: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA), and the like. business seeking to mitigate the risk associated with data protection.

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Construction Test

MAY 14, 2020

As many as 11 million Americans may lose their insurance in the aftermath of the pandemic, a new report estimates. . But as employers lose business, workers lose their jobs and, with them, their health insurance, in many cases. . As people lose their jobs, they lose their health insurance as well.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 19, 2009

In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect. The case began when a casino hired various design professionals to analyze the soil conditions prior to construction of a new casino. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Categories.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

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. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The software is ideal for insurance agents, underwriters, inspectors, property owners and others to figure out the cost to rebuild properties, make property valuation, improve risk management and enhance business decisions. Manage catastrophe risk. Carlson Takeoff 2012 can speed up the design file. Posted by Rajib Dey.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

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. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Get Organized - We strongly recommend a Subchapter S-Corp 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. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company.

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 30, 2007

In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. False Claims lands Engineer in jail. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference False Claims lands Engineer in jail : Recent Posts. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The laws of each state are different and each situation is unique.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

PSMJ Tips: New Project Delivery Methods = New Risks. P3s) or design-build, both of which can save money and cut time. with these alternate project delivery methods also comes new risks and. Here are just a few: • Design responsibility shared by all. Make sure the design roles and responsibilities. challenges.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Real disasters you may face include: Technical, e.g., bad or missing information, flawed design. Some risks present in every project, e.g., computer network crash or fire in the office, may be best addressed at the department or business level. Notify your insurance claims management team and get legal help before claims are made.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 21, 2021

A SOURCE OF PRIDE: We know you take pride in your work, so our soft-toed shoes and boots and steel-toe boots and shoes are designed to provide you with enhanced job performance day in and day out. This particular Skechers boot features a design with a relaxed fit. It helps reduce foot fatigue, support the arch and cushion every step.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. 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"). Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. " 29 C.F.R. 541.300(a). Categories.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

Serious project design errors Unfortunately, design deficiencies are too common. These issues can be mitigated with software that ensures everyone is on the same page, reducing the risk of errors or incomplete designs. Online access to designs and scenarios allows for greater communication from remote locations.

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