Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Design and construction services on projects are more integrated now than ever before. As construction and design firms are using BIM software and other resources to improve construction efficiency, that integration is only going to increase.

Liability 207

Liability Legal Design Insurance 207

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 22, 2022

A proper Construction Contractor Bookkeeping System uses the Accounts Payable feature to track unpaid bills. The bank wants to get paid, and unlike the contractor who is embarrassed to call an old customer, the bank is very willing to call early and often for any outstanding payments due.

Accounting 99

Accounting Contractors Banking Insurance 99

Construction Dive

JUNE 25, 2019

It's important for contractors to know what their insurance policies cover and, in the case of commercial general liability, what they don't cover.

Liability 127

Liability DOT Insurance Commercial 127

Construction Dive

APRIL 8, 2024

Are you paying prevailing wages correctly? Understanding the updated DBRA regulations is more important than ever.

Liability 121

Liability Risk Regulation Contractors 121

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The ruling, passed down from the state’s supreme court, could affect which issues contractors choose to litigate with insurers across the country.

Insurance 120

Insurance Liability Illinois Contractors 120

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For contractors, these come in the form of a process known as prequalification and contractor management. What is Contractor Management? Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards.

Management 115

Management Contractors Safety OSHA 115

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Firm was EPA contractor at defunct Gold King mine in Colorado when 3 M gal of toxic wastewater spilled into nearby rivers and states, but judge refuted New Mexico damage claim that firm had responsibility

Liability 78

Liability New Mexico Contractors Colorado 78

ENR Construction

JUNE 24, 2022

A new state law will increase contractors' liability starting July 1, with exemptions for public projects and union labor.

Liability 36

Liability Illinois Contractors Union 36

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 14, 2012

BORDENTOWN, NJ (December 12, 2012) – Hundreds of insurance professionals attending the highly successful forum on “Contractors Professional Liability Insurance - A Visit with Underwriters” at the 32nd IRMI Construction Risk Conference in Orlando, Florida were recently rewarded with the expert insights of leading risk management executives discussing (..)

Liability 120

Liability Insurance NJ Contractors 120

Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If you want to be a contractor, being licensed and bonded will have a major impact on your ability to work in the city and state where you live and work. Many state and local governments require that contractors who perform work above a threshold amount obtain licenses. What Are Surety Bonds? Bond Types.

Contractors 156

Contractors Legal Bidding Contract 156

Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2022

Construction workers face various challenges in the course of their work. As the owner of a construction firm , you’re responsible for enhancing the safety of your workers. It also ensures you’re not spending money on hospital bills, treating injured workers, and legal liabilities. .

Safety 343

Safety Site Construction Inspections 343

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

Construction sites are full of activity due to moving parts and heavy machinery. Crane and rigging insurance are policies designed to mitigate potential consequences to construction companies that own, operate, rent, set up, or move cranes. Unfortunately, some contractors assume they have enough coverage for their construction jobs.

Insurance 168

Insurance Liability Compensation Accidents 168

Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Guest Editor Barry Hembling of Watson Farley & Williams LLP asks whether the updates are keeping pace with fast moving developments in construction law? Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media.

Construction 52

Construction Legal Cash Flow Insurance 52

Construction Dive

JANUARY 20, 2023

A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to OSHA fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.

AGC 129

AGC Safety Liability OSHA 129

BD+C

AUGUST 5, 2021

Implied and express warranties for construction or material defects on projects have time limits but when the time limit is exceeded, that doesn’t mean that contractors are completely free from liability for failures.

Contractors 98

Contractors Liability Materials Construction 98

NH Construction Law

MARCH 28, 2021

For many years the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented a Multi-Employer Citation Policy , under which more than one employer at a worksite – for example, a general contractor and a subcontractor – can be cited by OSHA for the same hazardous condition. In StormForce of Jacksonville, LLC , No.

Liability 40

Liability OSHA Contractors Employment 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Mistakes can be expensive in the construction business, and as an entrepreneur, although you'll know many of the regulations that apply to your business, there are so many that you can't possibly remember all of them.

Legal 113

Legal Contract Discrimination Liability 113

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 21, 2022

This can put the obligee, whether an owner holding its general contractor’s performance bond or a general contractor holding its subcontractor’s performance bond, in a difficult spot. In Arch Insurance Co. Graphic Builders LLC , 36 F.4th 4th 12 (1st Cir. ” Id. ” Id. million,” id.

Liability 40

Liability Contract AIA Contractors 40

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 21, 2017

When pencils, paper and calculators were the go-to tools for estimating, spreadsheets represented a major breakthrough to contractors looking for a smarter solution. Now, contractors who rely on spreadsheets find themselves at a disadvantage when they compete against companies equipped with estimating software.

Estimating 192

Estimating Liability Software Software 192

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. CL guides Limitation on liability Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability.

Construction 52

Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is gaining ground as construction participants recognize the benefits of computer modeling. Understanding the risks associated with BIM can help contractors manage and make the most of this new technology.'

BIM 191

BIM Liability Modeling Risk 191

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

Recent major projects for major contractors include the City of London Academy, the Jersey International Finance Centre and One Capital Square, Cardiff. Data and credit checking specialist Red Flag Alert highlighted the firms’ administration notice with its regular checks of high court construction insolvency applications.

Contractors 97

Contractors Debt Liability Architecture 97

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2017

No matter whether it is designed to protect owners, architects, engineers or general contractors, the securing of project professional liability coverage can be complicated. Professional liability exposure exists for the construction period plus the applicable Statute of Repose, often meaning a total of 10 or more years.

Liability 240

Liability Security Engineering Contractors 240

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.

Safety 87

Safety Inspections Liability OSHA 87

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 13, 2023

National Supreme Court upholds decision that owner Sudbury, Ontario was also liable in death of pedestrian struck by a contractor road grader in 2015.

Liability 68

Liability Site Safety Roads 68

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2022

Last month, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals held that a public contractor could not recover $100k in construction costs incurred following the government’s decision to close down a base in Tennessee due to COVID-19. The contractor also sought 59 days of time extension for the period the project was inaccessible.

Contract 62

Contract Contractors Compensation Site 62

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Project Protection 101: Exclusive Insights for Cost Challenges PCF Construction offers insight on current market construction risks, and how to take control. These costs have surged due to a combination of factors, including supply chain disruptions, and high demand.

Insurance 156

Insurance Risk Security Contractors 156

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules.

Regulation 52

Regulation Contractors Permits Construction 52

Construction Business Owner

JULY 18, 2019

The indemnity provision protects an owner or general contractor from exposure to liability if a loss occurs during construction. But if they're not structured properly, you could be at risk. Read all you need to know here. . .

Agreement 185

Agreement Liability Risk Contractors 185

Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to change insurance carriers, it pays to go with a company that has experience and knowledge in providing insurance for the construction industry. We’ve put together a list of the 10 best construction insurance companies. Best construction insurance companies. The Hartford.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Compensation Construction 52

NH Construction Law

JANUARY 30, 2022

When a contractor or subcontractor is sued for defective workmanship, one of his first thoughts is likely to be whether the damages are covered by his liability insurance. Many professional liability policies have them. Few commercial general liability policies do.)

Insurance 40

Insurance Liability Defense New Hampshire 40

ENR Construction

MARCH 11, 2022

Lane Construction could face cross claims from a project contractor in a road resurfacing that the widow of cyclist killed in a 2016 crash claims was at fault in her husband's death.

Liability 36

Liability Contractors Claims Roads 36

Construction Dive

APRIL 10, 2019

As use of the technology expands, contractors, subs and other stakeholders should heed the safety and liability risks involved, an aviation attorney writes.

Contractors 118

Contractors Liability Risk Safety 118

Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Locally researched detailed line item unit price construction data provided the highest level of verifiable and transparent information. Introduction. Material costs are either.

Estimating 155

Estimating Overhead Construction Liability 155

Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

As a contractor, you may have realized that taking care of every detail will not be enough as there are always going to be risks associated with your work. One way to help protect yourself from some of these perils is by having business interruption insurance for construction. What does business interruption insurance cover ?

Insurance 97

Insurance Contractors Construction Claims 97

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. construction industry isn’t dedicating as much time and energy to BIM adoption as it could be.

BIM 189

BIM Contractors Software Software 189

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.

Liability 69

Liability Union OSHA Employment 69