Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Contractors performing work in California are required to be licensed by the California State License Board (“CSLB”). Except for sole proprietors, contractors are typically licensed through “qualifiers,” i.e., officers or employees who take a licensing exam and meet other requirements to become licensed on behalf of the contractor’s company.

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California Contractors Compensation Los Angeles 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plumbing contractors should include business insurance as an integral part of their financial strategy. With numerous policies available, the plumbing contractor’s insurance landscape offers many ways for you to protect your physical and financial business assets. Why plumbing contractors need insurance. Worker injury.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Injury Compensation 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors must protect their business property while reducing the odds that a job-related accident or injury could financially harm their business. HVAC contractor insurance is the primary way to help protect your financial interest if things go wrong on the job.

Insurance 52

Insurance Contractors Liability Accidents 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

The over-riding goal of most contractor becomes minimizing the cost of performing the agreed scope or activity and maximizing profit. When things inevitably go wrong, the participant’s financial interests are often served by blaming others and defending contractual positions, rather than working collaboratively to overcome the problem.

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Construction Procurement Liability Contract 124

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building.

Regulation 52

Regulation Contractors Permits Construction 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

General contractors know these risks when they take the role. But what if the general contractor isn’t at fault, and a subcontractor is to blame? Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? The car owner can’t go after a different contractor’s insurer for the damage.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

There are many policies that apply to a carpenter, but a simple business owner’s policy can include property damage and liability coverage. If a third party gets injured on a job, liability coverage helps pay the cost of legal defense if you get sued for the accident. . What insurance does a carpentry contractor need? .

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Injury 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This type of damage may leave electrical contractors unable to foot the bill. Why can an electrical contractor use insurance? You pay pennies on the dollar for coverage that could range into the millions for general liability (GL) insurance, for example. Which types of policies are available to electrical contractors?

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Electrical Accidents 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2017

Real Property Owners, Facilities Management, and Construction Contractors can all benefit from enhanced project productivity, quality, and satisfaction. Open communication to engender a “no-blame” attitude; where problems are identified, there is no move to establish liability, but instead a focus on having them resolved quickly.

Contract 100

Contract Compensation Liability Fabrication 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Traditional contracting methods such as design-bid-build, and even somewhat newer developments such as design-build typically involve the non-owner participants providing lump-sum price based an owner’s proposed requirements. Furthermore, compensation is performance-based and depended upon the final outcome.

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Construction Procurement Contract Budgeting 153

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Many times, the parties’ contract will dictate whether the contractor can recover delay damages or will be limited to a time extension for delays beyond the contractor’s reasonable control. The general contractor in McLeod filed a malpractice action against the architect on a public contract for the City of Miami. 3d 347 (Fl.

Claims 54

Claims Miami Contract Liability 54

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

New Contractor's Levels of Stress. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. And spend time learning about Networking For Contractors. Let Us Help Reduce Construction Business Start Up Stress.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

In general, indemnity may be defined as a “form of compensation in which a first party is liable to pay a second party for a loss or damage the second party incurs to a third party.” Suppose you are a general contractor. However, the owner has only sued the general contractor and not the subcontractor. Rock Hill Tel.

South Carolina 48

South Carolina Liability Construction Equity 48

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

You know, lots of contractors using an off-the-shelf accounting program ask me the same question: Why is construction-specific accounting software so much more expensive? For starters, it is designed for construction, so you’re getting software that handles the accounting and reporting challenges of your industry. Job Costing.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 169

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

When a general contractor has a project to deliver, they will split it up into packages, such as drywall, plumbing, or mechanics, and invite subcontractors to bid on specific parts of the job defined by these specialties. . At this stage, contractors are requested to submit a proposal or tender. Subcontracting. Bid Submission.

Bidding 52

Bidding Construction Contractors Contract 52

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Replacements: GBP 4,000 – 10,000 depending on the materials, size, design, and other factors. Roofing isn’t a one-person job; you’ll need, at least, two roofing contractors to work on a single site. Limited liability company (LLC) .

Insurance 295

Insurance Liability Legal Compensation 295

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. The Act establishes a registration program for home improvement contractors, along with required contract provisions, minimum insurance coverage, and more. Project details.

Pennsylvania 98

Pennsylvania Residential Contractors Contract 98

Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

Each contractor and party to the project has their own insurance, which may or may not be adequate to protect the work they’re performing. Learn more: What types of insurance do contractors need? The policy covers all project parties, including the general contractor, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and the project owner.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

New Contractor''s Levels of Stress. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. And spend time learning about Networking For Contractors. Let Us Help Reduce Construction Business Start Up Stress.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Green Home Design Architect

MAY 21, 2010

You have a home design you love - now it's time to find a builder. Does the builder/remodeler have sufficient workers compensation and general liability insurance? Here is great information from the National Association of Home Builders we want to pass on. Have you called your local Better Business Bureau?

Remodeling 40

Remodeling Compensation Liability Accidents 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

New Contractor''s Have horrendous Levels of Stress. Did You Quit Your Job - And start your own construction company only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. 20% Of The Contractors Earn And Keep 80% Of The Profits. Now that can be stressful!

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Levelset

JUNE 13, 2022

In the State of New York, contractors working on certain residential projects need to have a good understanding of the NY Home Improvement Contracts Act. Here’s what NY residential contractors must include (and what can’t be included) in a New York home improvement contract.

New York 52

New York Contract Residential Contractors 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Here are a just a few things contractors should know about job order contracts. Separate demolition line items should be included.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

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.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

Architecture 58

Architecture Illinois AIA Chicago 58

Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2012

He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors » May 20, 2012.

Idaho 40

Idaho Illinois AIA Chicago 40

Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

House Bill 1532 (Creating a good faith defense for certain minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints). House Bill 1559 (Limiting indemnification agreements involving design professionals). Kathy Haigh, (D-Shelton) (D) on January 25, 2011, modifies current law to limit indemnification agreements involving design professionals.

Washington 44

Washington Construction Permits Structural Engineering 44

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

It also (ideally) details the terms and conditions of the construction or repair contract and itemises all work to enable a contractor to price the work for which he or she is bidding. This value usually does not include the preplanning, site or right of way acquisition, or design costs, and may not include start-up and commissioning costs.

Estimating 45

Estimating Construction Products Overhead 45

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 John Caulfield, senior contributing editor. Foulke Jr.,

Safety 72

Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 21, 2005

He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

New York 40

New York Illinois AIA Chicago 40

Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

The number and type of actors on any given project may vary, but the project’s key actors typically include: The principal participants, which are usually: the owner, also sometimes referred to as the employer; and the contractor, also sometimes referred to as the general or prime contractor. Design architects and engineers.

Construction 52

Construction Claims Contractors US 52

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Each project goes through five distinct phases , and modern tools can facilitate the process: Planning and design: Identify issues before they occur and stay in compliance with codes. Compare that to the price of a typical worker’s compensation claim at $41,747. Execution: Monitor worksite conditions and ensure quality control.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

Advanced Energy Deduction & Advance Energy Tax Credit: Receipts from selling or leasing tangible personal property or services that are eligible generation plant costs to a person that holds an interest in a qualified generating facility are deductible from gross receipts and compensating tax.

New Mexico 40

New Mexico Compensation Income Railroad 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

The credit can be applied to the state portion of the gross receipts tax, compensating tax and withholding tax. Qualified employers: Must have made more than 50% of its sales to persons outside New Mexico during the most recent 12 months of the employer’s modified combined tax liability reporting periods ending prior to claiming this credit.

New Mexico 40

New Mexico Compensation Income Finance 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 8, 2023

You have an architect, owner, design team, contractors, subs, etc. Methods vary from Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management at Risk and Multi-Prime, but none of these fully address the collaboration issues that can occur in construction teams except Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Think about it.

Construction 52

Construction Agreement Contract Project Management 52

Building Information Management

MARCH 10, 2017

Make certain that the roles, responsibilities, tools, requirements and liabilities associated with the JOC are specified. This format is used to review the primary elements of a Job Order Contract from a “best practice” perspective with a focus upon the construction contractor. Separate demolition line items should be included.

Contract 40

Contract Consulting Estimating Software 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

TVA Economic Development Loan Fund: A multimillion-dollar revolving loan program designed to stimulate investment and job creation in the TVA region. The credit is available to all types of business entities, including: S corporations, C corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, trust and sole proprietorships.

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108