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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

Before subcontracting any significant portion of a long term job to someone who isn’t known to be financially solvent, the wise general will ask for proof that the sub can carry the strain of weekly payroll through a monthly requisition procedure, with retainage. How does a GC protect itself? § 5.5(a)(6).)

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California Legislature Further Helping Subcontractors

Construction Law Monitor

In a perfect world, general contract presents the subcontract document to the subcontractor, and that sub has its lawyer review the contract to see if the terms can be negotiated so that its a fair document for all involved. The legislature here is essentially trying to protect the subcontractor from itself.

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

Ever-present risks can delay or completely derail investments. Like any investment, natural risks are an ever present concern. For example, if your staff doesn’t do plumbing, subcontract and find professionals who can. This includes taking out insurance on the project. Environmental Risks.

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

Ever-present risks can delay or completely derail investments. Like any investment, natural risks are an ever present concern. For example, if your staff doesn’t do plumbing, subcontract and find professionals who can. . This includes taking out insurance on the project. Environmental Risks.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

PLEASE NOTE: In occasions where the contractor is asked to provide materials, equipment, and/or subcontract pricing for work by direct bidding that may, or. Insurance, fringe. 3) A worker with overall project supervisory authority is to be present on each job site at all times. may not, be identified in the UPB. Job Conditions.

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Litigation Topics for Prime / Subcontractor Contracts

Construction Law Monitor

Commonly litigated subcontract provisions. 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. No Damages for Delay Clauses.

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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

Job Order Contracting

Production responsibilities for establishments in this sector are usually specified in (1) contracts with the owners of construction projects (prime contracts) or (2) contracts with other construction establishments (subcontracts). This section presents data on employee earnings and weekly hours. Workforce Statistics. Total benefits.