Construction Business Owner

MAY 15, 2018

In addition to lawsuits filed by private citizens, claims filed by federal, state and city regulators are causing more businesses to purchase Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI). The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 84,254 discriminatory employment practices complaints last year.

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Liability Insurance Employment United States 147

Construction Dive

JUNE 25, 2019

It's important for contractors to know what their insurance policies cover and, in the case of commercial general liability, what they don't cover.

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Liability DOT Insurance Commercial 128

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is gaining ground as construction participants recognize the benefits of computer modeling. However, participants should enter this new modeling world recognizing that these opportunities come with costs and risks.

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BIM Liability Modeling Risk 176

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2022

This is on top of the growing array of emerging contaminant liability claims that increasingly plague jobsites and the rise of nuclear verdicts in the casualty line sector that grew by 335% from 2012 to 2019 according to American Transportation Research Institute.

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Risk United States Liability Claims 358

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Few, if any, companies ever realize the value of all the information created on a single project—data that could be used to improve decision-making, efficiency, quality and safety, as well as reduce liability on that project and all those that follow.

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Liability Construction Safety 321

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 31, 2019

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

Liability 120

Liability Leases Defense Commercial 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 23, 2021

If your construction business has suffered a financial loss due to damage, accident, crime or liability, the last thing you want to hear is that your claim is. Your Claim Has Been Denied. Alex Headley. Fri, 07/23/2021 - 09:30. not covered.

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Claims Insurance Liability Accidents 317

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2020

Manage construction risk on your construction projects better with a CPrL professional liability policy. How to Manage Catastrophic Construction Risk. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/21/2020 - 11:58.

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Risk Management Liability Construction 253

Construction Dive

AUGUST 15, 2024

Several industry groups have filed suit to stop the change, which expands the definition of who can be present during jobsite inspections.

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Liability Inspections Safety Industrial 155

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The errors and/or omissions related to engineering and architectural designs, land surveys, construction management and technical consulting are just a few of the areas where problems can lead to significant professional liability issues.

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Miami Liability Florida Consulting 305

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The post OSHA extends record-keeping liability to five years appeared first on FDRsafety. Review your OSHA 300 Logs for accuracy and completeness at the end of 2016. Prepare and post the OSHA 300A Summary for each establishment in your company by February 1, 2017.

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OSHA Liability Injury Regulation 120

Construction Equipment

MARCH 9, 2021

NexTraq is improving its Safety and Liability Protection offer for its Dashcam by adding feature updates to the high-definition vehicle incident camera system solution. Fleet managers will now be able to request specific videos and images for specific dates, times, or locations for insight into…

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Liability Safety Management 86

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The responsibility and liability is yours. Use these tips to help you understand the details of the contracts you're signing.

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Liability Contract 211

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) semi-annual Consensus Construction Forecast recently projected that spending will increase by nearly 9 percent this year, with another 8 percent gain in 2016. Size is also an issue. In fact, findings by the United States Energy Information Administration found that there were 5.6

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Liability United States Forecasting AIA 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 21, 2017

When pencils, paper and calculators were the go-to tools for estimating, spreadsheets represented a major breakthrough to contractors looking for a smarter solution. Now, contractors who rely on spreadsheets find themselves at a disadvantage when they compete against companies equipped with estimating software.

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Estimating Liability Software Software 133

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2017

No matter whether it is designed to protect owners, architects, engineers or general contractors, the securing of project professional liability coverage can be complicated. Professional liability exposure exists for the construction period plus the applicable Statute of Repose, often meaning a total of 10 or more years.

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Liability Security Engineering Contractors 178

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2018

In construction, we continue to encounter challenges, such as shortages of a skilled workforce, fast-paced technology changes, economic impacts, trade partner liabilities, succession issues, and the ability to attract and retain top talent.

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Industrial Liability Construction Risk 229

ENR Construction

JANUARY 27, 2021

Firms' escrow account will cover 20 years of legacy liabilities from 'forever chemicals' drinking water pollution occurring before July 1, 2015

Liability 74

Liability Accounting 74

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Limited liability company (LLC) . Start with General Liability Insurance and the Workers’ Compensation Insurance. . However, you’ll later require a bigger location for your business. Roofing equipment and materials. Labor costs. Utility bills. Corporation .

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Insurance Liability Legal Compensation 295

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

Rigging insurance, also known as riggers liability insurance, provides cover against property loss or damage when on the hook of cranes. However, standard commercial general liability insurance policies do not cover properties of third parties that were under your control or custody. How much does crane and rigging insurance cost?

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Insurance Liability Compensation Accidents 167

Construction Dive

JANUARY 20, 2023

A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to OSHA fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.

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AGC Safety Liability OSHA 131

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The ruling, passed down from the state’s supreme court, could affect which issues contractors choose to litigate with insurers across the country.

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Insurance Liability Illinois Contractors 123

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability. Limitation clauses are interpreted strictly, so clear and unambiguous language should be used where a party seeks to limit liability for losses that would otherwise be recoverable.

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Liability Construction 52

Construction Dive

APRIL 8, 2024

Are you paying prevailing wages correctly? Understanding the updated DBRA regulations is more important than ever.

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Liability Risk Regulation Contractors 124

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The choice of tax accounting methods for contracts can significantly impact financial statements, cash flow and tax liabilities. Assessing Key Tax Methods for Contractors ccapoccia Tue, 12/17/2024 - 14:24 C ontractors face challenges that necessitate careful consideration of accounting methods for their contracts, especially for tax purposes.

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Cash Flow Contractors Liability Accounting 156

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

Liability 156

Liability Leases Defense Commercial 156

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 26, 2020

A group of 98 landowners sued Atlantic Richfield in Montana state court for common law nuisance, trespass, and strict liability, seeking restoration damages, which Montana law requires to be spent on property rehabilitation. Among the reasons this is a significant decision is the impact on widely utilized state Brownfields programs.

Claims 156

Claims Montana Permits Liability 156

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 27, 2024

It may also be their most potent liability, with enormous climate and environmental repercussions. 5 Steps to Empower Subcontractors for LEED Success ccapoccia Thu, 06/27/2024 - 13:52 The built environment is the bedrock of thriving communities.

Liability 156

Liability Regulation Environment Sustainability 156

Construction Dive

JANUARY 26, 2023

The federal government is considering more labor-friendly rules, as worker groups push for joint employer wage theft laws.

Liability 111

Liability Employment 111

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

Site 156

Site Liability Leases Defense 156

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Business owners are concerned about the electronic frontier we now live in and the liabilities that we all face because of it. Cyber insurance aims to help mitigate losses from a wide variety of cyber and electronic intrusions, such as data breaches, business interruption and network damage caused by virus or malware.

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Insurance Liability Risk 150

Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law. 9601) and petroleum products.” Importantly, the ASTM E1527 is recognized by the U.S.

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Site Drafting United States Regulation 296

Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

From safety hazards to contractual disputes, the industry faces numerous liability issues that can lead to costly legal battles, project delays, and financial losses. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common construction liability issues and provide strategies to address them effectively.

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Liability Risk Legal Construction 52

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

By relying on one policy to cover all participants on a project, it provides better protection through broader policy language, raises liability limits, reduces losses, extends liability coverage and reduces costs through fixed rates and leveraging economies of scale.

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Insurance Liability Contract Construction 120

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

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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Insurance Contractors Accidents Liability 156

ENR Construction

MARCH 6, 2024

A survey by broker Ames & Gough notes planned increases for the third consecutive year.

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Liability Insurance Design Plans 83

Construction Business Owner

JULY 18, 2019

The indemnity provision protects an owner or general contractor from exposure to liability if a loss occurs during construction. But if they're not structured properly, you could be at risk. Read all you need to know here. . .

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Agreement Liability Risk Contractors 129