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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Most construction companies and project owners require NCCCO-certified operators for bidding and subcontracting. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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#84:  Owners' Third Party Beneficiary Rights Against Subcontractors

NH Construction Law

If we look no further than this language, the first of these two methods of establishing third party beneficiary status appears to be a perfect fit in the usual owner-contractor-subcontractor relationship: through his subcontract, the subcontractor (promisor) is rendering a performance that the general contractor (promisee) owes to the owner.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. An uninsured business would likely not have the financial resources to pay a large legal settlement. The bottom line is: Subcontracting work will be very difficult to secure if you carry no insurance or policies with inadequate coverages. .

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Does ‘Plain Language’ Terminology Enhance the Enforceability of Contract Clauses?

Construction Dive

By Bruce JervisIn an industry which makes such extensive use of contractual documentation, some complain of obtuse or arcane legal terminology. This is clear, longstanding legal terminology. It means an event which must occur before a legal obligation arises.

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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. A contract should really be a tool to help everyone in the construction industry; it doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just hold your nose, sign, and hope for the best.”

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IDIQ Construction Contract Guide

Job Order Contracting

No ability to subcontract—limited to trade specified in the contract. Full bid documents are required for each project to ensure prequalified contractors are bidding appropriately. Changes orders, legal disputes, and cost/time overruns are virtually elimated. Maximizes opportunity for M/DBE subcontracting. .

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Did the FAR Lose Its Mojo in the Government Contracts World? Depends.

Best Practices Construction Law

Lockheed filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that the Government’s legal theory failed because the FAR did not provide a contractual duty or obligation for Lockheed to manage its subcontractors. What did the FAR say? Both contracts expressly incorporated FAR provisions, including 52.232-7 addressing T&M and labor-hour contracts.