Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Reading and understanding an insurance policy on a construction project can be a lot like understanding my kids playing Speak Out. Proper insurance coverage is an important risk management tool for contractors, subcontractors, project owners/developers and design professionals. Nautilus Insurance Co. ,

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Insurance Subcontracting Injury Construction 54

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. ” Paisner v. Renaud , 102 N.H.

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Subcontracting New Hampshire Liability Defense 40

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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Subcontracting Banking Contract Claims 52

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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Insurance Liability Risk Materials 52

NH Construction Law

MAY 28, 2018

Before subcontracting any significant portion of a long term job to someone who isn’t known to be financially solvent, the wise general will ask for proof that the sub can carry the strain of weekly payroll through a monthly requisition procedure, with retainage. How does a GC protect itself? § 5.5(a)(6).)

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Subcontracting New Hampshire Lien Insurance 40

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

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. Featured in this Week’s Construction Claims Advisor:Owner Allowed to Sue Sub for Negligent Performance of Subcontract WorkGeneral Statement Superseded by Specific Directive'

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Subcontracting Insurance Texas Claims 54

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Ned regularly represents clients in construction defect and compensation claims, manufacturer/dealer disputes, and insurance coverage lawsuits. He is also a South Carolina certified mediator. Ned can be reached at nnicholson@burr.com or (803) 799-9800. Reynolds v. Ryland Group, Inc., 2d 917, 921 (S.C.

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South Carolina Insurance Contract Legal 62

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Usually, a quantity surveyor performs the following activities :- • Commercial omission of site • Formulation of financial reports, budgets and forecasts • Supervision, training and development of some junior staff • Job review of assistant staff • Utilization of health and safety requirements • Fulfillment of paperwork as desired by the CSIs/procedures (..)

Liability 40

Liability Management Subcontracting Forecasting 40

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. April 2, 2012), dismissed an action by a subcontractor against the general because there was an agreement to arbitrate in the subcontract. The Subcontract incorporated the terms and conditions of the Prime Contract by reference.

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Claims Agreement Illinois Subcontracting 40

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. This allows the general contractor to make a claim and without interrupting the subcontractor’s work on the project. Fill out my.

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Legal Consulting Subcontracting Industrial 48

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Subcontractor Forms for Construction : Subcontract and Contractor Contract, Independent Sub Statement, License Verification, Potential Back charge, Potential Back charge Log, Back charge and Back charge Log, Non-conform Work Notice, Nonconforming Work Log, Credit Application, Credit Information Request, Subcontractor List, Supplier List.

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Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

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. Scott Smith, Selective Insurance Group. Patricia Urtecho, a senior risk management consultant with Builders Mutual Insurance Co.

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Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 21, 2022

Wrongful termination will not only be a breach of contract giving the principal a claim for damages against the obligee, but it will forfeit the protection of the bond. In Arch Insurance Co. Graphic Builders LLC , 36 F.4th 4th 12 (1st Cir. million,” id.

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Liability Contract AIA Contractors 40

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 24, 2012

Beginning for the August 3, 2012 letter, all prime contractors (except mowing and liter removal contractors) are required to be licensed with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Board for Licensing Contractors. Business License Requirements.

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Contractors Bidding Tennessee Liability 48

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

PLEASE NOTE: In occasions where the contractor is asked to provide materials, equipment, and/or subcontract pricing for work by direct bidding that may, or. Insurance, fringe. Subcontracts: Contractors may use the services of Subcontractors if noted in Contract. The UPB costs should NOT include contractor overhead and profit.

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Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

provided that if arbitration is provided for in the "Contract Documents," Mortenson "in its sole discretion" may demand arbitration of any dispute under the subcontract. The " The final paragraph, § 21.4,  governed situations where the subcontractor asserts claims against the owner or architect.

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Contract Illinois Legal Construction 40

Construction Lawyer

JULY 20, 2012

The subcontract at issue contained this language: "It is expressly agreed that owner's acceptance of subcontractor's work and payment to the contractor for the subcontractor's work are conditions precedent to the subcontractor's right to payments by the contractor. . In TrackBack URL for this entry: [link].

Illinois 40

Illinois Subcontracting Liability AIA 40

Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Commonly litigated subcontract provisions. Very important risk-shifiting devices – can determine a win or loss regarding a claim. Insurance can be purchased by prime or sub to cover the indemnity obligation. Indemnity Clauses. Typically these trickle down the line Owner -> Prime -> Sub.

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Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors 56

ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Paris-based Freyssinet Group claims its TechSpan technique is resulting in significant cost and time saving but acknowledges careful backfilling is key to maintaining safety during construction. Freyssinet’s $30-million subcontract entails building the tunnel in an open trench. m-tick reinforced-concrete base slab and span 12.6

FAQ 51

FAQ Concrete Site Claims 51

Construction Lawyer

MAY 21, 2009

The owner had hired a general contractor who, in turn, had subcontracted some of the work. University of St. Francis , No. 107108 (May 21, 2009), has ruled in favor of the subcontractor in enforcing a mechanics lien. In four instances, the general had submitted a sworn contractor's statement listing the subcontractor. Categories.

Lien 40

Lien Illinois AIA Chicago 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

The exceptions are for financial institutions, financial institution groups, and insurance companies that have a maximum business privilege tax of $3,000,000. This credit can also be claimed against the insurance premium tax, the oil and gas production and property taxes, the fisheries business and landing taxes, and the mining license tax.

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

The program is capped at 10,000 new jobs being claimed each year by all participants; whereas a taxpayer is limited to a maximum of 400 new jobs per year. The credit provided to the investor totals 39 percent of the cost of the investment and is claimed over a seven-year period. time permanent jobs paying above average wages.

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 28, 2007

In this case, SIB claimed benefits under a contract between Hansen and a third party. When Hansen terminated the subcontract, the distribution right was affected and SIB sued Hansen. However, there are several exceptions to this rule: (1) assumption; (2) agency; (3) estoppel; (4) veil piercing; and (5) incorporation by reference.

Agreement 40

Agreement Illinois AIA Chicago 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Taxes, insurance, fringe benefits, and vacation allowances are to be included in the Contractor’s coefficient. Subcontracts. At the completion of the project, any savings associated with the Subcontract may be required to be passed along to the Order by way of a change order. Execution Procedures.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). 00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build).

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). 00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build).

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40