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Can a Property Owner File a Claim Against the Contractor’s Insurance?

Levelset

In most cases, that’s what insurance is for, and the contractor will typically initiate a claim against their policy to take care of it. But who can actually file a claim against the contractor’s insurance? And what if the insurance won’t cover all or some of the costs? Who can file a claim with the contractor’s insurance?

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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To help your business remain viable, contractor’s insurance should be a crucial part of your financial strategy. Insurance also puts other parties’ minds at ease when they want to hire you as a specialty contractor. A certificate of insurance (COI) is a valid form used to prove that you carry the appropriate insurance policy.

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Insurance for HVAC Contractors: What It Covers and Why You Need It

Levelset

HVAC contractor insurance is the primary way to help protect your financial interest if things go wrong on the job. This contractor’s insurance solution is typically the most cost-effective means to secure coverage and give you peace of mind. What is HVAC contractor insurance? Who needs HVAC insurance?

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Leading With DEI in Safety: A Guide for Construction Professionals

Construction Business Owner

The presentation showcases companies with best practices in this area and offers guidance on how to implement these principles within your own organization. Attendees will explore the definition of culture and learn how to foster an effective safety culture. Turner-Moffatt is a Ph.D.

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Preparing and protecting facilities from flood risks

Construction Specifier

Whether the motivation is building code compliance, building protection and performance, or insurance premium reductions, it is necessary for facility owners and managers to address flood risk and determine how to protect their facilities. Zones B, C, and X are areas of low to moderate flood risk. Zone A has a high risk of flooding.

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Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates

Job Order Contracting

Both quanitites and costs should be presented in terms of a granular construction task. Quantities must leverage consistent, industry standard units of measure. Costs must be current, objective, and locally reserached. Each construction task should be unique and identifed by using a standard data architecture (i.e.

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CBO on the Road: 36th IRMI Construction Risk Conference

Construction Business Owner

The conference featured three general sessions and 27 seminars presented by more than 60 nationally recognized insurance, risk management, safety and surety experts. CBO Editor Kathy Wells was there on the conference floor along with 2,000 industry professionals who manage or insurance construction risks.