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

AUGUST 26, 2022

When working in construction, your insurance policy gets issued as a fairly standard contract. Like a basic construction agreement, you can upgrade or downgrade your insurance policy just as a customer might do with the fit and finish of a building. What is an insurance endorsement? How insurance endorsements work.

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Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

On projects like this, property owners typically count on an insurance claim to pay for the work – they may not have cash on hand to pay you out of pocket. Understanding a homeowner’s insurance policy – and what it covers – can be helpful when deciding to take on a project. Understanding homeowner insurance policies.

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Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

On projects like this, property owners typically count on an insurance claim to pay for the work – they may not have cash on hand to pay you out of pocket. Understanding a homeowner’s insurance policy – and what it covers – can be helpful when deciding to take on a project. Understanding homeowner insurance policies.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

Surety bonds are financial guarantees that are issued to ensure the individual or company who obtains the bond will perform work in a legally compliant manner and will avoid fraud and misconduct. Surety – The bonding company that guarantees the principal’s ethical operations and legal compliance by issuing the bond.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. Unlicensed contractors do not have the necessary documentation to prove their skills. You must upload 3 years of OSHA logs, Insurance (COI & EMR), and Safety programs (RAVS®).

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Management Contractors Safety OSHA 110

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Well, in a recent construction dispute in Maryland, “the Man” was the owner’s insurance company. The contract required Gaylor to purchase and maintain an Owner Controlled Insurance Program (“OCIP”). The Contractor did not notify the insurance carrier of the dispute prior to settlement.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Staying compliant, including meeting internal standards, is crucial for legal requirements and stakeholder trust. Mitigate Legal Risks and Encourage Adherence to Regulatory Requirements You are required to track multiple things to maintain compliance and save yourself from any legal issues. Let’s dive into this option.

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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 Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2016

The ConsensusDocs Coalition recently announced the first set of new contract documents, part of a major update initiative to reflect ongoing industry trends towards collaboration and new project delivery and financing methods. Read more.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This should include identifying chain of command for notice purposes, identifying internal investigation team members, identifying who will be a company spokesperson, and identifying your risk management team (insurance and legal). Manage the accident documents. Act diligently when an accident occurs. Understand privileges.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Unsafe practices on the site could lead to construction delays , legal fees to defend violations , and breach of contract if safety issues are non-compliant with contract terms. . Document & track safety incidents. Work with your insurance provider. 7 best practices to improve construction site safety.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 3, 2019

Lack of information, errors with materials or equipment, missing documentation and much more can bring work to a grinding halt. Technical and Legal and Compliance Issues. The right platform will open access and insight to project documents , reporting requests, maintenance information, manuals, workflow processes and other records.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This is a chance for everyone to get to know key stakeholders, breaking down siloes between procurement and legal, scheduling and management, and so forth. Preconstruction meeting checklist It’s essential to prepare a document checklist for the preconstruction meeting. If any concerns come up, this a chance to address them.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 7, 2014

We are increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, ‘certifiable’ or otherwise really a green building. While legal opinions are given in a variety of commercial contexts, they are increasingly being required as part of the due diligence by lenders when making loans secured by (i.e.,

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Ned regularly represents clients in construction defect and compensation claims, manufacturer/dealer disputes, and insurance coverage lawsuits. Another way may be the well-known legal maxim of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid.) He is also a South Carolina certified mediator. Ned can be reached at nnicholson@burr.com or (803) 799-9800.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Accounting & Finance.

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Constructlaw

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

One additional outcome of this, that everyone needs to understand from the very beginning of a project, is the need to document everything — absolutely everything. It is easier to be successful in your claim if it is well-documented. This was true before COVID-19, but now is even more critical.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Generally, you have to make sure that you comply with the contract or insurance provisions by: (1) giving written notice of the claim; (2) to the correct party; (3) within the time required; and (4) identifying the event giving rise to the claim. At this point, your focus should be on what has been documented on the project to date.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy. Document availability. Document relevance.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified? There are a number of software packages out there that allow document sharing. document management.

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Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. Next Generation of Document Management. For construction companies to function efficiently, they need documents to flow smoothly. Document imaging and management has been around for a while. Today, we need more process-oriented document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

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Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

INSURANCE |. So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Do you have a process for organizing, storing and attaching all supporting documentation for an issue? STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |.

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Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. Keeping documents as electronic files reduces paper waste and clutter in your office because you can get rid of the filing cabinets. Electronic filing also gives you the ability to search with simple keyword terms, so you can find documents faster. Archiving documents. document management. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .

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Documentation Construction Schedule Permits 98

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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Construction Software Software Documentation 120

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.

Regulation 48

Regulation Legal Compensation Insurance 48

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply?

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

INSURANCE |. This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. So what do construction and insurance companies have in common? Well, consider the business model of the insurance industry. document management.

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Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document.

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Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

INSURANCE |. Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

INSURANCE |. Integrated Document Management. To help you manage your paper, look for systems with document imaging and management that go beyond “scan and store” capabilities. You should be able to search the text of the documents, not just the file names. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

This should include identifying chain of command for notice purposes, identifying internal investigation team members, identifying who will be a company spokesperson, and identifying your risk management team (insurance and legal). Manage the accident documents. Act diligently when an accident occurs. Understand privileges.

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Accidents San Francisco Site OSHA 86

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety.

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Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

INSURANCE |. Finally, the programmers that do the actual coding will receive the final specifications document. They will study the document and then meet with the analyst to thoroughly review all aspects of the specifications. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

INSURANCE |. We are officially in fall, so grab some hot chocolate and let’s discuss why, despite available document imaging technology, people still use paper. People want to have access at any given time to all of their documents. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

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