Mr Ethics

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Our contract calls for us to be the initial decision maker for any contractor disputes that arise on the project including any claims that allege errors and omissions against us. Even if a ruling is unbiased a perception is still going to be that you were covering an exposure of liability that you committed.

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Liability Utah Agreement Claims 100

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 5, 2014

Why Sell Service Agreements? Service agreement holders are more likely to be clients that add more value to your construction company because they represent the most loyal segment of your customer base. Every service agreement customer represents a future work. Every service agreement customer represents a future work.

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Cash Flow Agreement Profitability Contractors 48

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This report illustrates how a contractor bills a client versus the work they have actually completed. Recent Posts.

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Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 9, 2011

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (“Sloan”), the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has an in depth discussion regarding some technical yet very important clauses found within many construction contracts between general contractor, subcontractors, owner and the surety. Liquidating Agreement. Sloan pg 17. See Carl A.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

District Court for Maryland, filed a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice following a confidential Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release. CBF also contracted with Clark Construction Group, LLC as general contractor to oversee the construction, which spanned from 1999 into 2000. Weyerhaeuser Company, et al, pending in the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

District Court for Maryland, filed a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice following a confidential Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release. CBF also contracted with Clark Construction Group, LLC as general contractor to oversee the construction, which spanned from 1999 into 2000. Weyerhaeuser Company, et al , pending in the U.S.

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Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policies have been the source of much controversy in the construction industry. The policies insure against personal injury or property damage caused by an occurrence during the contractor’s performance of the work. But do the policies cover the work itself?

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Insurance Contractors Liability Injury 59

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 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. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

(c) “Job order” – a firm, fixed priced, lump-sum order issued by an organization to a job order contractor for a definite project scope of work as compiled from the unit price book to be performed pursuant to a job order contract. (d)

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. Indemnification clauses are arguably the most important part of an agreement when an accident or dispute arises on a project.

Liability 69

Liability Agreement Drafting Insurance 69

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Here are a just a few things contractors should know about job order contracts. JOC Coefficient: Do’s. JOC Consultants: Don’ts.

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Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The construction industry uses different kinds of agreements depending on the project’s scope, delivery, schedule, budget, and the parties involved. A construction contract agreement gets everyone involved in a project on the same page. . Under a cost-plus contract, contractors are paid for all of their construction-related expenses.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 13, 2015

District Court for Maryland, filed a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice following a confidential Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release. Clark Construction was the general contractor. The case instructs there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different.

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Foundation Liability Maryland Claims 120

Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

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. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Liability for green design. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link].

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Liability Green Design Illinois 40

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

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. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. Here it is: § 8.1.3

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Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 30, 2013

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) is a very useful place for Louisiana contractors. I was recently reading up on the requirements for home improvement contractors. The LSLBC is a one stop shop for all things related to contractor licensing. It is a good place for both contractors and consumers.

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Louisiana Contractors Lien Liability 51

Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 18, 2006

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. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Indemnity Agreement. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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Agreement Illinois AIA Chicago 40

Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The new law puts the onus on direct contractors to not only monitor their own payroll practices, but to ensure that their subcontractors and lower tier subcontractors are engaging in proper payroll practices. AB 1701 does not afford individual workers a direct right to sue contractors. Section 2810.3

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California Contractors Liability Employment 49

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.

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Liability Contract AIA Contractors 40

Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 28, 2007

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. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate. Hansen Beverage Co.,

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Agreement Illinois AIA Chicago 40

Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Surprisingly, people on all ends of the contracting process don’t always understand the importance of the words chosen in their agreement. Whether you’re a general contractor, subcontractor or homeowner, you should be familiar with all aspects of your construction contract. The short answer: liability.

Contract 62

Contract Liability Subcontracting Construction 62

NH Construction Law

JULY 26, 2020

“May unintentionally faulty subcontractor work that damages an insured’s work product constitute an ‘accident’ under a commercial general liability insurance policy?” Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 2020 WL 3527909 (June 29, 2020). 2d 871, 880 (Fla. ”); Lamar Homes, Inc. Mid-Continent Casualty Co. ,

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Insurance Liability Accidents Michigan 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

(a) A JOC should be considered when the workload is anticipated to be of such a yearly volume that benefits derived from a JOC utilization are greater than the costs of the Government resources and contractor overhead associated with establishing and using a JOC. b) Statement of work. (1) c) Authorization and limitations. (1)

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Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 232

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

To help your business remain viable, contractor’s insurance should be a crucial part of your financial strategy. Insurance also puts other parties’ minds at ease when they want to hire you as a specialty contractor. If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement.

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Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. Indemnification clauses are arguably the most important part of an agreement when an accident or dispute arises on a project.

Liability 52

Liability Agreement Drafting Insurance 52

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. It is unclear how this impacts State enforcement of these toxic groundwater contaminants through the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act as well as State liability? HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

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Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Contractor Connection

JUNE 22, 2017

Having a clear, comprehensive contract with your general contractor is one of the most important aspects of a successful home remodeling or renovation project. A contract protects you, your budget, and your property, so make sure to consider the following as you negotiate your agreement: Licensing. Scheduling. Warranties.

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Contract Remodeling Insurance Schedule 74

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

In construction, a change order is an aspect of the change management process wherein changes in the construction contract, project scope, project design, construction site conditions, or project schedule are implemented following the approval of the client, contractor, and other relevant project stakeholders (architect, engineer, etc.).

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Change Orders Construction Contract Schedule 141

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Karalynn also brought up the tendency of the industry to pass liability down the chain when drawing up contracts. Owners pass on certain risks (contractually) to general contractors, who may do the same thing when hiring specialty contractors. .” —Karalynn Cromeens, The Cromeens Law Firm. Let’s meet in the middle.

Contract 52

Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

General contractors know these risks when they take the role. But what if the general contractor isn’t at fault, and a subcontractor is to blame? Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? The car owner can’t go after a different contractor’s insurer for the damage.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

281 Broadway Holdings, LLC , a subcontractor was forced to pay for the costs of defense of the owner and general contractor, even though the court found that the contractor was not at fault. The owner hired Pavarini as the general contractor. The owner and the general contractor filed cross-claims against SJ for indemnification.

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Contract Contractors Insurance Accidents 40

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The life of a contractor is a hectic one with most of the time spent on a jobsite — and a lot of places in between. As a contractor, you likely have a considerable amount of money sunk into tools of the trade. So, the list of contractors requiring this coverage is quite extensive. The answer would almost definitely be “no.”.

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Insurance Equipment Contractors Risk 52

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 27, 2016

I previously blogged about the rules relating to pass-through claims , where a prime contractor’s recovery from an owner for damages suffered by its subcontractor is limited in certain circumstances. For liability to be fixed, some injury must have occurred. In Kellogg Brown & Root Servs., million; and. million; and.

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Claims Liability Contract Contractors 63

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

New Contractor's Levels of Stress. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Contractor's Licenses - Information changes rapidly so check online for your local county or contact us and we can help 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com.

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Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Levelset

JULY 21, 2022

In order to perform construction work, many states require contractors to be “licensed and bonded.” Well, every state sets its own rules for contractor licensing, and contractors often must purchase a surety bond in order to legally practice their trade. Learn more: The complete guide to contractor licensing state-by-state.

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Contractors Claims Oregon Residential 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In short, an additional insured is typically another business entity or person who can be added to your business policy, securing the same liability protection that you do. An additional insured agreement allows a policyholder to extend their business insurance coverage to a specific third party. What is an additional insured?

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Insurance Liability Construction Contract 52