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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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You could get hired by a general contractor (GC) for a new construction or remodel project, but you can’t assume you’re covered under a GC’s policy. When a subcontractor is uninsured, the business can still be liable for any property damage or injury to others. Commercial umbrella insurance. Tool or equipment floaters.

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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

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You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. Carpenter’s insurance is a financial instrument that helps protect your business if accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur in a work-related capacity. What is carpenter insurance?

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constructionattorneyblog: Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed

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Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It

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At any given time, an electrician could be performing work on a construction project that involves high stakes. General liability insurance : A GL policy may help cover the cost of bodily injury or property damage that occurs on a jobsite. GL helps pay medical costs and defense costs if a lawsuit arises.

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Completed Operations: A Contractor’s Guide to Coverage, Cost, & More

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Learn more: The most common types of insurance policies in construction. Completed operations insurance covers property damage or injury caused by work that a contractor performed in the past. Since most states have a 10-year limit on damages from a construction project, these policies provide coverage for a similar time period.

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Work Safe BC details sea lion and lemur and bear attacks oh my!

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This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. As a last means of defense against aggressive animals, pepper spray can be used. Seek medical treatment right away.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

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Let Us Help Reduce Construction Business Start Up Stress. We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction Bookkeeping Services. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice.