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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

Levelset

There are many policies that apply to a carpenter, but a simple business owner’s policy can include property damage and liability coverage. If a third party gets injured on a job, liability coverage helps pay the cost of legal defense if you get sued for the accident. . Does a carpenter need insurance?

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The Startup Construction Business Checklist: 3 Important Documents You Need to Have

Construction Marketing

A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. Insurance is perhaps the most important thing to arrange before starting a construction company.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

Key FY 2017 Statistics. As a result, the impact of lack of proper funding and management at the GSA presents staggering liabilities. America’s Federal Buildings and Physical Infrastructure. Total buildings: 127,416 Total square footage of buildings: 1.2 billion square feet Total structures: 191,883 Total land acreage: 9.3

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#126:  The Federal False Claims Act

NH Construction Law

imposes liability for knowingly making a false or fraudulent “claim,” or a false record or statement material to such a claim, in order to obtain funds from the federal government. For government contractors, there can be serious repercussions if those representations are knowingly false. § 3729 et seq., Supervalu Inc.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Industry Statistics. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists. Seminars and Tradeshows. Product Spotlight.

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How to Effectively Maintain Your Third-Party Auditor Account

Safety Services Company

Most third-party auditors grade contractors based on the following elements: Statistical Information: OSHA 300/A Logs, OH&S Statistics, TRIR, TRF, etc. Insurance Documents: General Liability, Automobile Liability, Limits, Workers’ Compensation, Experience Modification Rates, etc. 5. Implement.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Industry Statistics. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists. Seminars and Tradeshows. Product Spotlight. Auction Calendar. Publications. CBO Magazine Owner of the Month CBO eNewsletter -->. Free Subscriptions.

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