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How to Make Sure Your Construction Security Guards Are Doing Their Job

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A quality construction security guard is always alert and always ready to respond to identified risks. You like to think that your security guard provides the level of service needed to protect your materials and keep your construction site secure, but how can you know? When Visiting, Converse With Your Security Guard.

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Can a Property Owner File a Claim Against the Contractor’s Insurance?

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In most cases, that’s what insurance is for, and the contractor will typically initiate a claim against their policy to take care of it. But who can actually file a claim against the contractor’s insurance? Can the property owner file a claim, or does the contractor need to submit it? State requirements. North Carolina?

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Government Contractors: Threatening to File a Claim is Not the Same as Filing a Claim

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For one government contractor, its claim was recently rejected by the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals because the Board found that the Contractor did not properly state its claim. of Homeland Security , 15-1 BCA para. of Homeland Security , 15-1 BCA para. Even punctuation matters: Let’s eat, Grandma! So What?

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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. However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. Preconstruction liens v.

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How to Get Paid on New York Public Projects

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Generally, companies aren’t able to file mechanics liens on public projects unlike with private projects, as the federal government — and many states — prohibit private entities from claiming an interest in public property. New York bond claims. Learn more: New York Bond Claim Guide and FAQs. times the amount owed. Matt Viator.

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How to Get Paid on New Jersey Public Projects

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Instead, general contractors on public construction projects have to secure a payment bond prior to the start of work. In the event of a payment dispute, contractors file claims against the payment bond instead of against the property itself. New Jersey bond claim laws & liens on contract funds.

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New OSHA recordkeeping rule: Urgent need for employer review

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The rule , which was issued late last week and goes into effect within 90 days, provides new means for employees to pursue claims that they have suffered retaliation for reporting safety concerns. Of course, this raises a whole host of privacy, cyber-security, and other concerns. The new rule changes that.

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