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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

Construction Marketing

As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? General Liability Insurance. Roofers Insurance.

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Landmark Contractor Licensing Case Limits Disgorgement Remedy in California

Construction and Infrastructure Law

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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Factors to Know About Crane and Rigging Insurance

Construction Marketing

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. Contractors need this cover, regardless of whether they own or lease their cranes.

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Pros And Cons Of Using Concrete In Commercial Stairs

Construction Marketing

There is no denying that many new commercial projects incorporate concrete structures into their designs. Due to this characteristic, builders are able to design structures of various sizes and styles. For this reason, contractors would need reinforcement, like rebar inserted into the concrete during the molding process.

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Insurance for HVAC Contractors: What It Covers and Why You Need It

Levelset

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.

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What is Equipment Floater Insurance for Contractors?

Levelset

The life of a contractor is a hectic one with most of the time spent on a jobsite — and a lot of places in between. As a contractor, you likely have a considerable amount of money sunk into tools of the trade. As a rule, inland marine policies are designed to protect your business property regardless of where it travels on land.

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Landmark Contractor Licensing Case Limits Disgorgement Remedy in California

Construction and Infrastructure Law

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.