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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

Construction Marketing

General Liability Insurance. This type of coverage will protect your company from various liabilities , including injury claims, and cover medical expenses. General liability also protects businesses if they cause damage to a customer’s property or if any product installations go awry, like faulty plumbing that causes leaking.

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Educators Place the Spotlight on Modular Construction

GCP Applied Technologies

It is no secret that the construction industry, like many industries, is facing challenges such as labor shortages, rising material costs and the need for faster project delivery. The construction team at the Academy has been teaching and emphasizing the important role modular construction will play in the industry for years.

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

Levelset

In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Liability for damage. Even small disputes in the construction industry can have a negative impact on time and cash flow. Third-Party Insurance: What’s the Difference?

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: Mental Health and Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

The industry has one of the highest suicide rates among its workers, with more dying by suicide each day than all workplace-related fatalities combined. . Both resources are available to members as well as anyone in the construction industry—including friends and family, free of charge on nahb.org.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Industry News. Industry Statistics. There’s a lot I could say here, but mostly, I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Foundation Software. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software. Equipment Management.

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Completed Operations: A Contractor’s Guide to Coverage, Cost, & More

Levelset

It is sold as an extension to your general liability insurance policy and may be required by the state you work in or the project owner. Completed operations coverage is bundled with a contractor’s general liability policy. Completed operations covers liability from work that is already completed (i.e., not in progress).

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Industry News. Industry Statistics. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. A Safety Consultant’s Opinion: After having worked in the safety industry for over 21 years, 14 of which were with 2 major insurance companies. foundation. government.