NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 19, 2020

If the principal is a general contractor with a “pay-if-paid” clause in its subcontracts, must a subcontractor wait for the general contractor to be paid before it can collect on a payment bond? citations omitted] By its terms the bond insured the faithful performance of the contract. Wellington Power Corp.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

While the changes concern small business contracting requirements, they will impact business contractors of all sizes. For example, one of the rules makes noteworthy changes to the FAR’s Limitations on Subcontracting, resulting in a more friendly regulatory landscape for small business prime contractors.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

Experts are warning that contractors who engage scaffolders are a particular target for attention from the tax authorities. It’s quite apparent that this is part of a targeted campaign aimed at challenging the materials cost element included in invoices submitted by subcontractors for services provided to contractors. “A ”

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Constructlaw

JULY 14, 2022

Arenson subsequently entered into a subcontract with Sweet to complete the Work (the Subcontract). The Subcontract contained two signature lines, one for “Sweet Construction Approval” and one for “Arenson Office Furnishings Approval.” ASD was not a party to the Subcontract.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

” You may already have an insurance policy that offers coverage for business property and general liability. An installation floater is a form of insurance coverage that protects the value of building materials that will become a permanent part of a commercial or residential structure. Who needs installation floater insurance?

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

liability insurance and allowance for small tools and consumables. Liability insurance based upon local contractor rates is also added as a percentage. In addition, highly specialized subcontract items may require travel and per-diem expenses for mechanics. Material costs are either.

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Financials can be sorted, viewed, and filtered by project type, cost code, project manager, labor & material, and self-performed work vs. subcontracted work, among many other options. Reports within the dashboard have many different configurations to meet your needs.

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NH Construction Law

MAY 28, 2018

Like many states, New Hampshire law requires that if a subcontractor doesn’t pay wages to its employees, the general contractor must pay them. An insurance certificate showing that the sub has workers comp coverage should always be a prerequisite to allowing the sub to proceed. RSA 275:46. RSA 281-A:18. § 5.5(a)(6).)

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

Mayer Building Company is a New Orleans-based general contractor that specializes in commercial construction and historic renovations. You’ll generally want to prequalify new general contractors before establishing a working relationship. Read a sample subcontract. Mayer Building Company overview. Evaluate credit history.

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NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Many construction contracts and subcontracts provide for arbitration of disputes. Sphere Drake Insurance, PLC , 202 F.3d June 5, 2014), a payment dispute between a subcontractor and contractor on a federal project. Some of them give just one of the parties an option to require arbitration. See DiMercurio v. 3d 71, 81 (1st Cir.

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NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

B & D Mechanical Contractors, Inc. If a general contractor and subcontractor on a federal construction project have agreed to arbitrate any disputes, must the subcontractor’s payment bond claim under the Miller Act be arbitrated? in the United States District Court.” ” U.S. Paul Mercury Ins. 873 F.Supp.2d

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

If a prime contractor incurs costs as a result of a sub’s noncompliant work, the prime may seek reimbursement through a contractual indemnification action. 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.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. Top 10 OSHA violations by contractors. prohibits contractors from requiring employees to work “in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to his health or safety.”

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 24, 2012

Contractor licensing is a specialized area of construction law that can have significant consequences to the parties involved. For highway and bridge contractors in Tennessee, you should be aware of the following provisions: Contractor License Requirement. Business License Requirements.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 11, 2016

McNamara of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP , who discusses the distinctions between Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) and bonding and takes aim at a surety provider arguing against SDI. SDI is obtained by the general contractor to protect it from subcontractor defaults—much like a performance bond or other guaranty.

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 21, 2022

This can put the obligee, whether an owner holding its general contractor’s performance bond or a general contractor holding its subcontractor’s performance bond, in a difficult spot. In Arch Insurance Co. Graphic Builders LLC , 36 F.4th 4th 12 (1st Cir. ” Id. ” Id. million,” id. million,” id.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

It is also expected that during certain time of the year project loads may be significantly higher and contractor staffing should reflect these needs. The Contractor must take these costs into account when proposing the. UPB rate and the Contractor’s multiplier. authorization. authorization. exceed $XXXXXXX.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 15, 2013

At networking events contractors have asked me about the risks of someone working in an undisclosed location handling their construction bookkeeping records. Because when, not if, any one of those things happen your contractors bookkeeping services needs will be way down the list of what is important. Virtual Bookkeepers.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 22, 2014

At networking events, construction contractors have asked me if we are cheaper than a virtual bookkeeper is. The time contractors save can be used to do things only they can do like meeting with clients, scheduling jobs and riding herd over apprentices. Click here to learn what contractors need in QuickBooks setup.

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Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 6, 2017

In a construction project there are specific areas where a contractor requires the assistance of an expert subcontractor. The objective of a general contractor is to handle the entire activities and performance among subcontractors. Ensure to evaluate the EMR rates, OSHA recordable, time loss owing to accidents/incidents.

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NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2020

When contracts and subcontracts are negotiated, it is common for written drafts and redrafts to circulate between the parties, sometimes with a letter of intent to enter into a contract thrown into the mix, and sometimes with competing forms being used – a proposal or bid on one side, an expansive formal contract on the other.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The documents and forms resemble the AIA (American Institute of Architects) and AGC (Associated General Contractors) formats, saving valuable time as they can be customized to suit specific needs while maintaining the standard verbage.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

A lot of contractors would like to subcontract out their bookkeeping services and the two main reasons they don''t is fear of losing control and cost. Click the button below to get right to the Frequently Asked Questions About Outsourced Contractors Bookkeeping Services. Contractors Bookkeeping Services Questions.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 24, 2012

This Bill protects subcontractors when contracting so that they cannot be held liable to indemnify the general contractor or owner from certain types of negligence. Hill and Mary-Beth McCormack author a well written article on protecting a subcontractor from itself.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 30, 2013

For some construction management firms, subcontractor default insurance policies offer a viable alternative to performance bonds. These policies are designed for the “at risk” construction manager (CM), general building contractor and design-build firm with an annual subcontract volume of $75 million or more.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 20, 2012

He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. In BMD Contractors v. 3d 643 (May 11, 2012, amended July 13, 2012), the owner became insolvent and unable to pay the general contractor.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. Contracts between prime/general contractors and their subcontractors make up a vital link in the construction project chain.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Now-a-days technological innovations have forced electrical contractors to adopt innovative methods to estimate the amount and cost of electricity in a better, faster and accurate way. Includes a huge database of electrical-specific items for electrical contractors and estimators. TeamLink Portal will facilitate contractors and ho.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

These legal binding documents detail how long the project would last and how much contractors would be paid. For example, if your staff doesn’t do plumbing, subcontract and find professionals who can. This includes taking out insurance on the project. Legal Risks. Most construction projects begin with signing a contract.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

These legal binding documents detail how long the project would last and how much contractors would be paid. For example, if your staff doesn’t do plumbing, subcontract and find professionals who can. . This includes taking out insurance on the project. Legal Risks. Most construction projects begin with signing a contract.

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 1, 2021

They hired him on the spot, then put him through a four-year apprenticeship program with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). That year, his company won a bid with Touchstone Builders, subcontracting for The Korte Company to frame a main office for the luxury apartment complex. But I could do it with my eyes closed.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois. Categories.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. April 2, 2012), dismissed an action by a subcontractor against the general because there was an agreement to arbitrate in the subcontract.

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Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

Just the bare labor component includes adders such as fringe benefits, unemployment insurances (federal and state), social security taxes, public liability costs, and builders risk insurance. Beyond this, the installing contractor’s overhead(s) and profit will need to be added. Contractors do!

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 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.

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Julian Construction

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

While some contractors price work on maximums, Julian looks at what is necessary in order to earn the business. Some foundation contractors work out of their garage, a small office, or even a PO Box. “ Our foundation customers know we are not a paper contractor, one look at our yard will tell them that!

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

The software is designated for thousands of building professionals ranging from Architects, General Contractors, Design Build Firms, Sub-Contractors, Estimating Firms, Appraisers, Engineering Firms, Valuation Companies, Insurance Companies, Consulting, Government Agencies, and Universities. D4COST (full system). D4COST Express.

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