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Should Owners Be Allowed to Sue Subcontractors for Noncompliant Work?

Construction Dive

If an insurer pays out on a property loss caused by a sub’s noncompliant work, the insurer may seek reimbursement through a subrogation action. The Texas Supreme Court just abandoned this rule. A subcontractor allegedly failed to properly connect hot water heaters to the water system, resulting in property damage.

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Patented Precast Shaves Costs on Korean Highway | ENR.

ENR Construction

ENR Texas & Louisiana. Freyssinet’s $30-million subcontract entails building the tunnel in an open trench. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best? ENR Top Lists. ENR Sourcebooks. Survey Schedule. ENR California. ENR Midwest. ENR Mountainstates. ENR New York.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Scott Smith, corporate director of safety management services for Selective Insurance Group , a holding company for 10 property and casualty insurers, sees it more simply. Scott Smith, Selective Insurance Group. Patricia Urtecho, a senior risk management consultant with Builders Mutual Insurance Co.

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Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate

Construction Lawyer

« Florida Supreme Court follows Texas Lamar Homes | Main. When Hansen terminated the subcontract, the distribution right was affected and SIB sued Hansen. Arbitrators award attorneys fees, contract notwithstanding » December 28, 2007. Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate. The court disagreed. Categories.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The exceptions are for financial institutions, financial institution groups, and insurance companies that have a maximum business privilege tax of $3,000,000. This credit can also be claimed against the insurance premium tax, the oil and gas production and property taxes, the fisheries business and landing taxes, and the mining license tax.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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CORPORATE BUSINESS TAX EXEMPTIONS: Available for: All insurance companies, Connecticut incorporated and non-Connecticut incorporated. Corporate income, insurance premium and sales and use taxes for certain banks, insurers and investment companies locating in the Hartford Financial Service Export Zone that conduct all business with non-U.S.

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