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

Construction Marketing

Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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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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#125:  Pay-if-Paid Clauses and Contractor Default

NH Construction Law

A couple of years ago I blogged ( #101 ) on “pay-if-paid” clauses, which make a general contractor’s receipt of payment from the owner a prerequisite – a “condition precedent,” in legal terms – to its obligation to pay subcontractors. JBC Merger Sub LLC v. Tricon Enterprises, Inc. , 145, 286 A.3d

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

Legal Risks. These legal binding documents detail how long the project would last and how much contractors would be paid. Legal risks can include situations wherein a breach of contract occurs. AS AN EMPLOYER, HOW CAN YOU MANAGE ALL THE RISKS? Most construction projects begin with signing a contract.

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

Legal Risks. These legal binding documents detail how long the project would last and how much contractors would be paid. Legal risks can include situations wherein a breach of contract occurs. As an Employer, How Can You Manage all the Risks? Most construction projects begin with signing a contract.

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New Guidance on the Vaccination Mandate for Federal Contractors

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

The guidance states that where the new clause is included in a contractor’s contract (or subcontract), the vaccination requirements will apply to all “covered contractor employees.” This includes support roles like human resources, billing, and legal review. If a Contract is Subject to the New Rules, Which Employees Are Covered?

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

Levelset

Each field of subcontracting work has its own area of focus in insurance matters. A plumbing contractor can greatly benefit from insurance because it can help protect their business from being sunk by potential large expenses from things like legal action plus jury awards. Liability for damage.