Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. It serves as an additional safety net for businesses in the event of a large claim.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance covers contractors against financial loss resulting from mistakes, errors, or claims of negligence. While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 52

NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Federal construction contracts worth billions of dollars have gone to such businesses through programs administered by the states. Is this type of favoritism, intended to rectify past discrimination, constitutional? New Hampshire’s administration of the program is described here. .” Department of Transportation.

Discrimination 40

Discrimination New Hampshire Contractors DOT 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

85%+of all projects are over budget (just 31% of all projects came within 10% of the budget in the past 3 years – KPMG) 52% of rework is caused by poor project data and miscommunication (2018 Industry Report – Construction Disconnected, FMI). 40-50% work is either rework or not “value-added work.”

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Project Management Organization Capterra Management 229

NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

in attorneys’ fees to a homeowner who sued for $12,400 and won a $6,800 jury verdict on a breach of contract claim. Issa Construction, LLC, v. on a $7,650 verdict under a Massachusetts anti-discrimination statute). A recent case from Tennessee affirmed an award of $201,255.50 Blalock , No. E2020-00853-COA-R3-CV (Tenn.

Claims 40

Claims New Hampshire Liability Contract 40

NH Construction Law

JANUARY 12, 2020

Although arbitration clauses are common in many types of contracts and particularly in construction contracts, the contracting parties sometimes differ on their enforceability or their application to particular disputes. “[W]hether the parties are bound by a given arbitration clause raises a question of arbitrability,” Howsam v.

Claims 40

Claims Contract Agreement New York 40

ExactHire - Construction

JULY 16, 2021

This is especially true in industries like construction, restaurant, and home service. Education requirements that go beyond the knowledge necessary for the job or questions about criminal history may make you vulnerable to discrimination claims.

Mobility 97

Mobility Employment Software Software 97

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Professional liability insurance protects against claims related to professional negligence. When a contractor enters into a construction contract, they agree to fulfill a certain set of requirements for another party—often a general contractor. Who needs professional liability coverage?

Liability 52

Liability Insurance Injury Contract 52

Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

Construction is an industry where general contractors regularly hire third parties, or subcontractors, to do the bulk of the on-site work, so home builders sometimes are deemed the primary contractor. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. Travers, a labor and employment attorney and partner in the Jacksonville, Fla., office of Akerman. .

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Legal OSHA Employment Liability 59

NH Construction Law

MAY 28, 2018

Finally, the general should insist -- even if the owner doesn’t -- on sworn lien waivers with each progress payment to the sub, verifying that the sub has paid for all labor and materials on the project with the last progress payment and will do so out of the present progress payment.

Subcontracting 40

Subcontracting New Hampshire Lien Insurance 40

Construction Test

MAY 18, 2020

A SINGLE mum has accused Iceland of discriminating against one-parent families after she was told she wasn’t allowed to do an essential shop with her two young children. Click here to upload yours.

Discrimination 26

Discrimination News Georgia US 26

ExactHire - Construction

JULY 16, 2021

This is especially true in industries like construction, restaurant, and home service. Education requirements that go beyond the knowledge necessary for the job or questions about criminal history may make you vulnerable to discrimination claims.

Mobility 52

Mobility Employment Software Software 52

Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 10, 2013

Clark Spoden , who focuses on business litigation, labor and employment, environmental and construction law. The full article was published by Construction Executive. It’s difficult for an employer to dismiss a negligent hiring claim without a trial. Best Practices Clark Spoden EEOC claims Human Resources'

Discrimination 48

Discrimination Claims Employment United States 48

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 23, 2012

We all have preconceptions about the language you might find on the construction project. However, it is not every day that you read a court opinion and you find the following language: " nor is it the business of the federal courts generally to clean up the language and conduct of construction sites."

Site 48

Site Discrimination Employment Construction 48

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2016

Smart phones and tablets are now commonplace on the construction job site. If you haven’t revisited your cell phone and computer use policies recently—or don’t have any—below are some major issues to consider: Claims, claims, claims. Do you even have a cell phone policy? Let’s Talk about Sex(ting).

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Legal Claims Employment Accidents 48

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

The OSH Act prohibits retaliation or discrimination against an employee participating in an OSHA inspection, including OSHA interviews. Often, the inspector will not commit to the classification or the penalty, claiming that the final determination is up to his or her supervisor. What is the classification (serious, repeat, etc.)?

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OSHA Inspections Employment Conference 156

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Asbestos and similar abatement may also be included if part of an overall project.

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Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Construction Test

APRIL 29, 2020

But it discriminates against people with learning disabilities who may need round-the-clock care, according University of London professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne. . But it discriminates against people with learning disabilities who may need round-the-clock care, according University of London professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne (pictured).

New York City 26

New York City Discrimination New York Guidelines 26

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 7, 2020

Historic Discrimination. The title is free and clear of any and all right, title, or interest of the ground lease holder, any lien of a creditor of the ground lease holder, and any person making claims in relation to the ground lease holder. House Bill 1077 (Ch. Senate Bill 806/House Bill 1182 (Chs.

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Construction Test

APRIL 30, 2020

It does not discriminate against age, but it does weigh up underlying conditions and overall health. . ‘A simple ‘age cut-off’ policy would be unlawful as it would constitute direct age discrimination. The scoring system was considered in a piece of draft guidance which has now been scrapped, NHS sources say. .

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Design New York City Guidelines New York 26

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 21, 2025

Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) have been controversial in the construction industry. On January 21, 2025, the United States Court of Federal Claims issued a ruling in MVL USA, Inc. The courts ruling is a major victory for construction contractors who have long argued that PLAs are anti-competitive.

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Contract United States Union Discrimination 52