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#99:  General Contractors' OSHA Liability for Subcontractors' Violations

NH Construction Law

19-0593 (OSHRC March 8, 2021), a general contractor on a residential roofing contract entered into a subcontract that allocated safety responsibility to the installing sub and specified that the GC “cannot reasonably be expected to prevent, detect or abate violative conditions by reason of its limited role on the project.”

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

Of course, on a small residential job, it could mean the difference between making a profit and ending up in the red. Many subcontract agreements include a clause that states the subcontractor is responsible for compliance with OSHA regulations and other safety measures. Workers’ compensation insurance. Contract breach es. Legal fees.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Mark It Up!

Rory Woolsey

With general contractors subcontracting the bulk of their projects this is a reasonable place to start the marking up. Kaiser Constructors and has worked on projects ranging from heavy, military, industrial, commercial and residential. The bare costs here will represent that which is “bare” to the general contractor.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Residential construction workers also are far more prone than their commercial counterparts to incur nonfatal injuries , such as cuts, strains, bruises, and fractures, many of which require days away from work (usually without pay) to recover. Commission and conduct safety walkthroughs. Photo: Tomasz Zajda / stock.adobe.com.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

I've worked with Jonathan at two different electrical subcontracting firms, and at both jobs, he has been an innovation leader. Her team—which consists of project managers, engineers, technicians, and drafters—handles projects from design to commissioning, acting as the internal “General Contractor” for World Wide Facilities.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). 00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build).

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). 00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build).