Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. Here’s an overview of the most important types of insurance for contractors. Here’s an overview of the most important types of insurance for contractors. General Liability Insurance. Professional Liability Insurance.

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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.

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Insurance Liability Illinois Contractors 122

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.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 24, 2022

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

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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

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Liability New Mexico Contractors Colorado 78

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 (..)

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Liability Insurance NJ Contractors 120

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.

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AGC Safety Liability OSHA 130

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.

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Accounting Contractors Banking Insurance 94

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.

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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.

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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.

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Liability OSHA Contractors Employment 40

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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

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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.

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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.

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Contractors Liability Materials Construction 98

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The consequence of this upward trend in construction costs is a significant challenge for general contractors and real estate developers. Joe Tejeda, a dedicated construction broker with over a decade of experience, has become a trusted risk advisor for general contractors and real estate developers.

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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.

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Liability Site Safety Roads 68

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

Rigging insurance, also known as riggers liability insurance, provides cover against property loss or damage when on the hook of cranes. Unfortunately, some contractors assume they have enough coverage for their construction jobs. You should include a riggers liability cover into your commercial general liability policy to be safe.

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Insurance Liability Compensation Accidents 167

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.

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Contractors Liability Risk Safety 119

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.)

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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. The firm has been in business since 1997 and specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of architectural precast facades.

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Contractors Debt Liability Architecture 97

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Understanding the risks associated with BIM can help contractors manage and make the most of this new technology.' However, participants should enter this new modeling world recognizing that these opportunities come with costs and risks.

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BIM Liability Modeling Risk 191

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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

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Union Liability OSHA Employment 69

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.

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Liability Security Engineering Contractors 240

Construction Dive

AUGUST 17, 2023

As Florida joins other states using the online system, contractors should get familiar with the process so they don’t open themselves up to liability or citations.

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Liability Florida Contractors 83

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.

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Liability Contractors Claims Roads 36

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. . .

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Two contractors working for a construction firm bid for projects in the same city —we’ll call them Mark and Bob. Both contractors have operated with their firms for over 15 years, employ qualified workers, and boast high-level capability to take on major commercial jobs. As industry-leading contractor management services, we can help!

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Construction Marketing

JULY 30, 2019

Plumbing contractors are the professionals that are trained to assemble, install and repair water pipes. While hiring a plumbing contractor can help in salvaging your home from a water crisis, it can also worsen a situation. Here is a list of tips that can guide you in hiring a reputable plumbing contractor to work on your property.

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Contractors Insurance Compensation Liability 120

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. Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance.

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Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2017

What Construction Contractors Need to Know About JOB ORDER CONTRACTING, Cooperatives, and Best Management Practices. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents.

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Contract Contractors Liability Bidding 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. The ConTech Report points out that one day soon BIM might not be optional for contractors in the United States. It also reduces liability by enabling more accurate planning and management.

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BIM Contractors Software Software 198

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Traditional contractor-owner relationships “are being rocked” by decision in long-running case related to death of pedestrian struck by road grader on municipal project, says industry group.

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Liability Safety Roads Contractors 36

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Traditional contractor-owner relationships “are being rocked” by decision in long-running case related to death of pedestrian struck by road grader on municipal project, says industry group.

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Liability Accidents Roads Contractors 36

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2018

You should instead find a commercial roofing contractor. Though there are many contractors out there, some of them are not reliable because they don’t have the experience that’s needed to handle such projects. Before you hire any contractor, you should do some background check to find out whether they are registered by the government.

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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.

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NH Construction Law

JULY 26, 2020

“May unintentionally faulty subcontractor work that damages an insured’s work product constitute an ‘accident’ under a commercial general liability insurance policy?” Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 2020 WL 3527909 (June 29, 2020). 2d 871, 880 (Fla. ”); Lamar Homes, Inc. Mid-Continent Casualty Co. ,

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Insurance Liability Accidents Michigan 40

NH Construction Law

JUNE 30, 2020

A few years back I blogged (#24) on the Spearin doctrine, which holds that adherence to government-imposed design specifications absolves the contractor from contract liability to the government when the finished product fails to perform as intended. Spearin does not address tort liability to third parties injured by defective designs.

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