Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While E&O is not usually a legal requirement, many construction professionals take out an E&O policy to protect themselves against potentially devastating financial losses resulting from negligence. A construction contract creates a legal responsibility for the contractor to fulfill certain obligations to another party.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

When a contractor enters into a construction contract, they agree to fulfill a certain set of requirements for another party—often a general contractor. Because construction workers and tradespeople perform complicated and risky work, the possibility for making a mistake is high across the industry.

Liability 52

Liability Insurance Injury Contract 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

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. Workers compensation insurance. Are subcontractors covered under the general contractor’s insurance? This type of policy only applies if you have employees. Commercial umbrella insurance.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2016

Smart phones and tablets are now commonplace on the construction job site. No longer are construction disputes limited to the written documents between the parties. Cell phones cameras, video and audio recorder capabilities, and text functions can be an employer’s worst nightmare when it comes to harassment and discrimination claims.

Legal 48

Legal Claims Employment Accidents 48

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 7, 2020

Historic Discrimination. The Home Builder Guaranty Fund, administered by the Consumer Protection Division (CPD) of the Office of the Attorney General, allows consumers to seek compensation for actual losses resulting from an act or omission by a registered home builder who constructs a new home for a consumer.

Maryland 227

Maryland Leases Housing Commissioning 227

NH Construction Law

MAY 28, 2018

Similarly, New Hampshire law provides that if a subcontractor doesn’t pay amounts owed to its employees under workers’ compensation laws, the general contractor must cover those as well. RSA 275:46. RSA 281-A:18.

Subcontracting 40

Subcontracting New Hampshire Lien Insurance 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Asbestos and similar abatement may also be included if part of an overall project.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Materials Site 40