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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

Levelset

When a property owner files an insurance claim to cover a restoration or roofing project, the owner typically deals directly with the insurance company. They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. Setting up an AOB.

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HUD Jumpstarts PACE Financing for Homes

Green Building Law Update

a lien) that is superior to the FHA-insured mortgage for delinquent regularly scheduled PACE special assessment payments. lien) superior to the FHA-insured mortgage for the full outstanding PACE obligation at any time (i.e., The guidance describes it as, the property may only become subject to an enforceable claim (i.e.,

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

The much bigger cause for financial concern is workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance. Because construction is a dangerous industry, workers’ compensation insurance is expensive even without an OSHA violation on your record. Schedule delay. Compliance cost. Contract breach es.

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Can We Make Home Building a Little Less ‘Interesting?’

Pro Builder

Sometimes it’s just vague specifications by your local drafting department, other times it’s the lumber/truss/panel operations that push it to the high side, and yes, often it is the engineers who are not taking the time to do fresh calculations on each home. That doesn’t make it right, and that doesn’t make you money.

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5 Tips for Writing a Construction Contract

Construction Law Monitor

There are law firms that specialize in contract law and they can take your information and draft a document that is tailored to your specific needs. It’s like doubling your insurance. But you don’t want to pay in full until the job is complete, so be sure to detail your payment schedule in the contract. Start simple.

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THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z

Construction Cost Estimating

Special Enumerated Fees You or your contractor can want correct insurance policy to shield the building throughout construction, and to shield against damage to others (liability). Banks, Insurance agents, Surveyor, Engineers and Lawyer. Project Revision Fee 13. Zoning Fee 14. Re-Inspection Fee/Extra Inspections 15. Re-Review Fees 16.

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35+ Product Updates for Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

From ensuring project schedule detail is always visible no matter where you are, to faster resolution of design discrepancies with deeper issue tracking, the latest product updates within Autodesk Construction Cloud can be found below. Schedule Tool . Autodesk Build’s Schedule Tool is now available for all Autodesk Build users!