Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Insurance is one part of a strategy to keep your carpentry business financially healthy. To minimize any financial damage, a comprehensive carpenter’s insurance plan is a smart bet. . What is carpenter insurance? Does a carpenter need insurance? Insurance serves another purpose.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Accidents happen, especially in construction. Luckily, that’s what insurance is for, right? Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? While there isn’t a cut-and-dry answer to these questions, we’ll take a deeper look into insurance coverage and what happens in these situations.

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Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

One of my favorite places to find good content and expert opinion regarding construction and legal issues is JDSupra.com. In one of JD’s tweets last week I discovered a very informative article by Matthew Hicks regarding Workers’ Compensation Insurance law and jurisprudence in California.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

To help your business remain viable, contractor’s insurance should be a crucial part of your financial strategy. Insurance also puts other parties’ minds at ease when they want to hire you as a specialty contractor. A certificate of insurance (COI) is a valid form used to prove that you carry the appropriate insurance policy.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

HVAC contractor insurance is the primary way to help protect your financial interest if things go wrong on the job. A business policy covers many common hazards and perils you might face during the course of construction. What is HVAC contractor insurance? Who needs HVAC insurance?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to protecting your contracting business from claims and lawsuits, it can be tough to know what type of insurance you should purchase. Liability insurance protects your business against claims for damages caused by you and your workers, if you have any. What are general liability and professional liability insurance?

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Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Construction businesses need many different types of insurance to mitigate the risks associated with building projects. Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. What is builder’s risk insurance?

Liability 52

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 29, 2015

There are multiple types of insurance coverage for the various risks on a construction project. However, when there are multiple insurance carriers covering the same risk (i.e., However, when there are multiple insurance carriers covering the same risk (i.e., In a recent case, Cincinnati Insurance Co.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. OSHA standards for construction. Peter Lindborg. View profile.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Staying current through the annual update is essential for contractors to legally and safely conduct work on regulated properties and projects. Answer: EMR (Experience Modification Rating) is the calculation by insurance firms resulting from the cost of workers’ compensation insurance based on the level of risk.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Today’s guest post is by one of my favorite construction lawyers and friends, Burr partner Ned Nicholson in our Columbia, SC office. Ned regularly represents clients in construction defect and compensation claims, manufacturer/dealer disputes, and insurance coverage lawsuits. Reynolds v. Ryland Group, Inc.,

South Carolina 62

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Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 11, 2016

Should someone I know well (an 18-year-old) sign a legal waiver document before going to work on a residential renovation site? The individual here is young adult and legally can make his own decisions. I told him, however, that he should not sign any legal waivers here.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Over my legal career, I have handled a significant amount of workers' compensation disputes, representing injured employees, defending employers and insurance carriers, and even a few years working for an appellate judge that addressed workers' compensation appeals. The National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc.

Compensation 48

Compensation Insurance Claims Employment 48

Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

Covid-19 and the Impact on Construction Estimating. Construction is resuming but the effects of COVID-19 has drastically altered the industry’s mode of operations forever. As construction workers make their way back to work whether it’s continuing a project left hanging or starting something new, realities must be faced.

Estimating 60

Estimating Residential Insurance Commercial 60

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? The same can be said for the field of construction. From financial difficulties to fatal accidents, construction risk management is integral in order to secure a company’s survival and eventual growth. WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT?

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Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? The same can be said for the field of construction. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

Risk 62

Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given. Recently, a court in New York held that notice to an insurance broker was not the same as the contractually required notice to the insurance carrier.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

requires businesses using workers provided by a staffing firm to share “all civil legal responsibility and civil liability” for wage payments and workers’ compensation coverage. Section 2810.3

California 49

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Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

According to another, in the United States, there are pre­sently more than 1,250 pandemic insurance litigations. Many insureds, both in the United States and around the world, have policies which contain domestic or interna­tional arbitration provisions. The latter provide for arbi­tration in Bermuda, London, or elsewhere.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

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. From my years as a teenager I have seen firsthand how workers benefited from solid legal representation.

Injury 49

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance covers contractors against financial loss resulting from mistakes, errors, or claims of negligence. While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Other costs: Insurance, taxes, advertising, vehicle maintenance, dumpster fees, and petrol. 9) Legality and Taxes. You can also hire a lawyer to help you out with other legal requirements such as service agreements. 13) Business insurance. Labor costs.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Professional liability insurance provides contractors coverage from financial losses that happen as a result of their errors, mistakes, or negligence. In that case, professional liability insurance would generally provide the plumber with reimbursement for legal fees, settlements, and judgments.

Liability 52

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Constructonomics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

New contractors have a lot of matters to anticipate when entering the construction industry for the first time. Being aware of bonding regulations within the construction industry can help a new contractor keep on track. How construction bonds work. Construction bond regulations. Construction bond amounts and costs.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 24, 2011

Basically, if you significantly violate certain laws as a contractor on a state or federal construction project (i.e. prevailing wage laws and workers’ compensation laws), you may be debarred and no longer allowed to work on a state or federal construction project. Pretty serious stuff.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 19, 2011

As many contractors know, starting a large construction project isn’t as simple as having your crew show up to the job site to begin work. There is a lot more involved in acquiring the appropriate permits, licensing and legal documents in order to be granted permission to start. Surety bonds are another form of insurance.

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JUNE 20, 2014

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.

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Julian Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Julian Construction Blog. Partner, Julian Construction. « Julian Construction Shares Tips For Maintaining A Foundation | Main. Julian Construction Warns Public: Check Credentials Of Contractor » 12/07/2011. Also verify that the contractor is insured and carries workers’ compensation.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction. Did You Quit Your Job - And start your own construction company only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Did You Ask A Friend Or Relative - To loan you some start-up capital and they agreed on condition you become equal partners in your construction company.

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Help Everybody Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Today, I’m going to make the case for why many marketers are not being properly compensated under Federal law. And I’m going to provide all the information you or they would need to decide for themselves whether or not anyone’s compensation needs to be adjusted. Last year, I sat through a legal presentation at a firm called Reed Smith.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 28, 2014

These are FICA (Social Security), SUI (State Unemployment Insurance), FUI (Federal Unemployment Insurance), WC (Worker Compensation) and others mandated by legislation and/or company operations. For the owner : Design fees, permits, land acquisition costs, legal fees, administration costs, etc.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

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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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

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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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 6, 2012

The application needs to include the following information in addition to proof of workers compensation insurance: (B)(1) The applicant’s name, home address, business address, and social security number. (2) It will give you protections and keep you legal. See La R.S.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

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