Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

Guest editor Managing change control following the Building Safety Act 2022 Guest Editors Roddy Cormack and Katie Percy of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP warn that the new change control regime introduced under the Building Safety Act could make allocating and managing contractual risk significantly more challenging.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

First-party insurance Third-party insurance Definition First-party insurance provides reimbursement to the insured individual or business for covered claims during the coverage period. The roofer’s general liability insurance covers claims related to injuries related to the customer’s fall. First-party insurance examples.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A Good Safety Record Presents You as a Lower Risk Liability Contractors frequently operate in risky and hazardous environments. Naturally, companies are likely to pursue bids from contractors who are at a lower risk. that manages these platforms for you can help your ongoing prequalification so you can confidently secure jobs.

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Constructlaw

JULY 6, 2020

Department of State , 1 the Board rejected a contractor’s claim for additional costs related to demobilization and remobilization of the job site in Freetown, Sierra Leone, due to an Ebola virus outbreak. So, where the costs increased due to the unforeseen Ebola outbreak, PSJV bore the risk. In Pernix Serka Joint Venture v. 19, 2014)).

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 17, 2022

While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs. Evaluate site-specific risks. Indeed, that’s why force majeure clauses are generally included in parties’ contract.

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Constructlaw

MARCH 10, 2023

a Connecticut court considered for the first time whether the performance of warranty work tolls the statute of limitations on payment bond claims. s (ALS’s) bond claim because ALS admitted that it last performed non-warranty work on the project more than one year before filing suit, meaning the statute of limitations barred its claim.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. Subcontractor business liability insurance should be retained since a catastrophic claim could bankrupt most all painting contractors.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Following growing concerns within DoD that contractors were not consistently implementing the cybersecurity requirements of DFARS 252.204-2012, DoD responded with the creation of the CMMC Program in 2019 to move away from a “self-attestation” model of security. These affirmations are entered electronically in SPRS.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Incorrect stacking of materials puts them at risk of toppling over. . Negligence in securing equipment, particularly when it’s dangling from ladders, beams, or other surfaces. The essentials are to secure tools and equipment, donning protective gear, and properly stocking materials.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 25, 2013

Benefits of Mobile Payments and Mobile Security Fortunately, new technology such as mobile payments and mobile security have provided a more efficient way for contractors and other small business owners to get paid. Mobile security applications ensure that customers'' information is protected from theft or misuse.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The floater can stand alone or be a limited part of a builder’s risk business policy. Subcontractors face risk from a variety of angles , and some of those exposures can be addressed through a GC’s policy. Learn more – Builder’s Risk vs. General Liability for Contractors: What’s the Difference?

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 9, 2020

While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs. Evaluate site-specific risks. Indeed, that’s why force majeure clauses are generally included in parties’ contract.

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 1, 2017

Watching airline security for hours did something to me. Most of the real security happens behind the scenes, based science and pseudo-science, on algorithms, risk calculations, tip-offs and simply picking up the guys that tend to be trouble, or something like this.

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 31, 2023

Subrogation – the right of an insurer, upon paying an injured party’s damages arising out of a negligence claim, to chase the negligent party for reimbursement – is a staple of the law. ’” Security Fence Co. ” Chase v. . Association , 101 N.H. 190, 192 (1957) (quotation omitted). Hook , 787 A.2d

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Traditional contracting methods typically involve the non-owner participants tendering a lump-sum price based on the owner’s proposed allocation of responsibilities and risks.

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NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Banks insist on this as a way to ensure that the mortgages securing their construction loans are supported by enough value on the ground to collateralize repayment. If the Seymour case shuts out a claim against the bank, do owner/borrowers have a legal claim against the inspector, with whom they have no contract?

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Levelset

JULY 5, 2022

There are several different types of property liens , which are legal claims against the property held by a debtor. EquiFax also provides three business scores: a payment index, a credit risk score, and a business failure score. This means a lien could potentially affect your ability to secure financing for years to come.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Cloud-based web hosting and computing services gain a lot of protection from cyber-risk just by being hosted there, vendors claim. Technology'

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 15, 2018

When you are looking for a solution, you have the ability to choose from a wide variety of vendors who claim to offer the best solution for one particular component of your construction enterprise resource planning. Adding a complicated ERP architecture risks an increase in the amount of time needed to coordinate with suppliers.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

When you tackle the jobs you’ve secured, it’s also important to plan for the unexpected. 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. The average cost for a workers comp claim in 2019-20 was $41,353.

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Levelset

APRIL 1, 2022

Luckily, there are insurance policies that will replace the cost of the stolen goods, such as builders risk insurance. Insurance claims. Filing insurance claims for a construction site theft can increase the contractor’s premium, meaning they’ll have to pay more for coverage moving forward. Secure the site. Eventually.

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Levelset

AUGUST 16, 2022

However, larger projects come with greater risks and additional challenges. Large, multi-year projects are also more likely to face risks from potential economic changes, supply chain issues, and other unforeseen pressures that can threaten them. GCs can also purchase subcontractor default insurance to reduce this risk.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Something as simple as a customer tripping over a hammer and hurting themselves could result in an accident claim – and without insurance, you could end up facing hefty fines and legal battles. Your business plan should also identify potential risks that could result in cash flow problems. Business Plan. Legal Documents.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

A great deal of attention has be paid in recent days to a 5 year old Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, “Commission Guidance Regarding Disclosure Related to Climate Change,” which seeks to provide transparency to investors on the material risks posed by climate change.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For another, work delays from 2021 are likely to impact the risk of subcontractor default in 2022 and beyond. . The following standard financial ratios can help risk management teams evaluate potential trade partners during the subcontractor qualification process. A higher ratio indicates a stronger cash position. . Current Ratio .

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Construction Junkie

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Historically, it has been pretty difficult to track who enters a construction site or building and when, which can pose a safety and health risk to your jobsite, especially during a global pandemic. This makes it extremely easy to determine who may have come into contact with that person, helping to reduce the risk of spreading it further.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Construction Law

JUNE 9, 2020

That means updating and reviewing risk assessments and ensuring that on site social distancing and hygiene requirements are supervised and complied with. Negotiating with a new contractor in the expectation that they will take on the same risk as the original one at anything like the original price will almost certainly be a harsh experience.

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Even though the owner might state which items qualify as prelims, it’s the contractor’s responsibility to claim the amounts for each of those items—they’re in the best position to estimate preliminary costs. A general allowance for risk. Site security. What are prelims? For example: Provisional sums. The costs of design work.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

This mitigates risk and uncertainty, ultimately increasing the chances of a successful and well-executed project. . When the design process is complete, teams would need to submit the documents to the city in order to secure the necessary building permits. Conduct a Risk Assessment. Helps You Avoid Issues Down the Line.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In short, an additional insured is typically another business entity or person who can be added to your business policy, securing the same liability protection that you do. Among a number of other issues, insurance risk shifting is a concern for carriers. Though not common, large and complex claims do occur.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

A COI may include a waiver of subrogation endorsement that basically asks your insurance company to pay an insurance claim, while giving up the ability to recover (or subrogate) damages from the party that actually caused the problem. You may secure funding for equipment through a bank or other lender. How long should I keep my COI?

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

And there is some form of privacy law in at least 48 states (but not Alabama and South Dakota), including by way of example the California’s groundbreaking 2003 Data Security Breach Reporting Law , but most of those are reactive, that is most laws in the U.S. business seeking to mitigate the risk associated with data protection.

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Levelset

MARCH 21, 2022

However, if the insurance company doesn’t pay, denies the claim, or adjusts it down, then the property owner is responsible for paying for the restoration work. Restoration contractors have the ability to use mechanics liens to secure payment from property owners. A mechanics lien allows you to guarantee payment from the owner.

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Pro Builder

MAY 7, 2021

CPVC uses a solvent weld process to secure full-flow fittings to the pipes, similar to copper but without the fire hazard introduced by soldering. This is true even with expansion fittings, which are 10-20% smaller than the pipe – despite manufacturer claims of being “full flow”. . Risks to Water Quality.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Umbrella or excess insurance : The standard level of GL in a business owner’s policy may not be enough to meet a job’s contractual requirements — in which case you may want to look at an umbrella or excess liability policy that may extend your coverage for larger claims. This additional protection could increase your premium rates.

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Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. Halprin: At the risk of stating the obvious, the pan­demic has had a tremendous impact on filings.

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