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Construction Estimating

Chianelli Estimating

Many times those costs are not recovered, however; they could make the difference in keeping the Builder or Owner solvent or ending up with a failed project or worse yet bankruptcy. They do not have the burden of carrying costs like workmen’s compensation, general liability insurance, unemployment related costs, vacations or sick days, etc.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

An insurance certificate showing that the sub has workers comp coverage should always be a prerequisite to allowing the sub to proceed. The main advantage of such “trust fund” provisions is in bankruptcy; trust funds are not considered assets of the subcontractor/debtor that can be distributed to general creditors.

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constructionattorneyblog: Waivers of liens: fraud

Construction Lawyer

Waivers of liens: fraud. The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently ruled that a contractor who falsified waivers of lien engaged in fraudulent conduct and his debt to the bank was non-dischargeable. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Waivers of liens: fraud : Recent Posts.

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constructionattorneyblog: New York court holds that contractor.

Construction Lawyer

New York court holds that contractor installing cogeneration system not entitled to a mechanics lien. A New York court has held that a subcontractor who furnished labor and materials for a cogeneration system was not entitled to a mechanics lien.   Chapeau filed bankruptcy. mechanics liens. Categories. arbitration.

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

Levelset

Start right by registering, licensing, and insuring your business. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Once your business is registered, licensed, insured, and financially prepared, you’re ready to start thinking about how to grow your business from the ground up.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

Levelset

Get registered, licensed, and insured before anything else. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Once you’re registered, licensed, insured, and financially prepared, you’re ready to start thinking about how to grow your plumbing business from the ground up.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

Levelset

Get off to a good start with registration, licensing, & insurance. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Once you’re registered, licensed, insured, and financially prepared, you’re ready to start thinking about how to grow your electrician business from the ground up.