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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

An insurance certificate showing that the sub has workers comp coverage should always be a prerequisite to allowing the sub to proceed. any principal of the sub signing the lien waiver may also be liable to the general. If a sub won’t share its current financials, chances are they aren’t pretty.

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Common Law Analysis – Pay-if-paid, Pay-when-paid & Liquidating Agreements in Construction Contracts

Construction Law Monitor

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (“Sloan”), the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has an in depth discussion regarding some technical yet very important clauses found within many construction contracts between general contractor, subcontractors, owner and the surety. In a recent decision, Sloan & Company v.

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The 40 Best Construction Podcasts

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The Lien Zone. A team of construction lawyers provides knowledge about different legal issues in the construction industry such as construction and engineering contracts, mechanics’ liens, insurance. They talk about how to build your industry using the right marketing, communication and sales tools. Constructrr. 99% Invisible.

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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

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The surety is also likely to explore a contractor’s payment history on past projects — an inability to make on-time payments to subcontractors and suppliers can increase the risk of mechanics liens or bond claims. . GCs can also purchase subcontractor default insurance to reduce this risk. Credibility is the key.

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Litigation Topics for Prime / Subcontractor Contracts

Construction Law Monitor

There are a number of provisions which could be contained in a prime/subcontractor contract that need to raise a red flag when present and should be negotiated by either party so as to keep the contract from becoming one-sided. Insurance can be purchased by prime or sub to cover the indemnity obligation. Lien Waivers.

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Contracts: What to Look Out for

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Principals of both Subcontractors and Suppliers should review this checklist when reviewing contracts presented to them by “upstream” companies on the project. For example a Subcontractor should look out for these red flags when reviewing a contract presented by the owner of the project or its representative. Deal Breakers.

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constructionattorneyblog: New Lennar Opinion issued

Construction Lawyer

. | CGL policy -- conflict of interest between builder and insurer » April 20, 2006. Great American Insurance on April 11, 2006 (14-02-00860-CV). This case (in particular, the underlying opinion) presents interesting discussions concerning "occurrence" issues and what is covered by insurance policies.