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#127:  Subcontract "Flow Down" of Prime Contract Terms

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Commercial construction subcontracts frequently incorporate by reference provisions of the prime contract between the owner and the general contractor, often with language requiring the subcontractor to assume toward the general contractor all duties owed by the general contractor to the owner. Turner Construction Co. , 560 F.Supp.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

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NCCCO Certification The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is a crucial authority in certifying crane operators of various types. Most construction companies and project owners require NCCCO-certified operators for bidding and subcontracting. They offer mobile, tower, and overhead crane certifications.

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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)

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Many subcontract agreements include a clause that states the subcontractor is responsible for compliance with OSHA regulations and other safety measures. A decent subcontract is drafted so that the subcontractor is responsible for complying with OSHA regulations as it affects your scope of work and your people,” says Lindborg. “So

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Construction Project Closeout

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On the day of turnover, ensure that all of your consultant walkthroughs have been completed, that your life safety systems are commissioned and all of your fire seperations are completed. During this period you and your subcontracts are responsible for fixing defects that arise in the workmanship for the project.

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

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Because of this liability, Foulke advises builders to have “really good agreements” with their trade partners that spell out in specific detail that they will follow OSHA regulations, wear fall protection gear, and promise not to subcontract (or “sub-sub”) any work within their scope without the builder’s approval. Make safety the No.

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How to Get Paid on Washington State Public Projects

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Washington’s public payment bond claim laws cover all public works projects commissioned by a state or local government entity that have a contract value of at least $150,000 — and it’s additionally possible to make a lien claim against unpaid retainage funds on certain public projects. Washington State bond claim laws.