The Constructor

OCTOBER 9, 2022

A construction claim is the assertion of a right that requires either more time or/and payment by either party of the contract (often the contractor) for compensation of the losses brought on by the other party’s failure to uphold their portion of the responsibilities as defined in the contract.

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BD+C

AUGUST 24, 2021

Despite a steep economic recession during the first half of 2020, compensation for architectural staff at U.S. architecture firms essentially held flat over the 2019–2021 period, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) biannual Compensation Report.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Either by choice or required by contract or statute, commercial general liability (CGL), workers’ compensation, business auto and inland marine insurance (mobile equipment) are among the most common types of insurance purchased by contractors. How to Prepare for Unexpected Risk Exposure. Alex Headley. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 07:30.

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Risk Liability Insurance Compensation 356

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 26, 2013

For most businesses, workers’ compensation is the largest insurance expense line item. Unfortunately, construction owners face significant workers’ compensation-related challenges that other industries do not.

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Compensation Insurance Security Management 246

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Understanding prevailing wage is crucial because it ensures fair compensation for workers, maintains a level playing field among contractors and promotes the quality and safety standards essential for the construction industry's integrity and sustainability.

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Compensation Equipment Contractors Software 367

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plans ccapoccia Tue, 12/17/2024 - 14:42 S upplemental unemployment benefit plans (SUB plans) provide compensation to employees in addition to state unemployment insurance during layoff periods.

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Plans Compensation Insurance Design 207

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Using Contract Skilled Labor Can Reduce Workers’ Compensation Risk—Here’s How. Using a staffing company can help employers lower workers' compensation risk while still meeting project workload demands and customer deadlines. Thu, 11/10/2022 - 10:44. Jobsite Safety. Labor + Trade Relations. Jobsite Safety.

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Compensation Risk Contract Injury 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

On top of that, there may be a blended model at play, in which you offer two types of compensation at once, such as a wage and bonuses. There are a few different methods that employers use to pay their employees, and while they may have similarities, they each also have implications for your construction business and employees.

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Compensation IRS Construction Employment 103

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 23, 2017

The opioid abuse epidemic has taken a toll on many aspects of the United States economy, including construction businesses’ workers’ compensation losses. Every day, 91 Americans die from an opioid overdose , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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United States Compensation Construction 221

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 22, 2014

The Insurance Research Council indicates that roughly 35 percent of workers’ compensation claim dollars are paid to fraudulent claimants. Another study by the National Insurance Crime Bureau states that the total cost of workers’ comp fraud is $7.2 billion per year.

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Insurance Compensation Claims 227

Construction Business Owner

JULY 23, 2014

The Insurance Research Council indicates that roughly 35 percent of workers’ compensation claim dollars are paid to fraudulent claimants. Another study by the National Insurance Crime Bureau states that the total cost of workers’ comp fraud is $7.2 billion per year.

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Insurance Compensation Claims 227

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The first step in evaluating workers’ compensation costs begins with a clear understanding of the Experience Modification Factor (EMF) and its direct impact on premium. Equally critical is a complete understanding of an organization’s key loss drivers and the effect individual claims have on the experience modifier.

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Compensation Claims 214

Construction Business Owner

JULY 17, 2019

The Pennsylvania Construction Workplace Misclassification Act (CWMA) prohibits employers from improperly classifying their workers as independent contractors, not employees, to avoid their obligation to provide workers’ compensation benefits. In Dep’t of Labor & Indus.,Uninsured Uninsured Emp’rs Guar.

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Pennsylvania Compensation Employment Construction 219

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Lower Workers' Compensation Costs by Having a Plan. Having comprehensive plans in place are the most impactful way to mitigate workers’ compensation costs, says the National Association of Home Builders. cbroderick. Tue, 11/17/2020 - 09:55. When that happens, there should be another plan in place.

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Compensation Plans Accidents Insurance 76

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2022

Workmen’s compensations insurance. Note: Quality, locally researched unit price books will already include social security contributions, general insurances, workmen’s compensations insurance, state unemployment insurance, and federal unemployment insurance. projects valued over $35K; 9. Social security contributions.

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Insurance Compensation Overhead Security 238

Construction Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

Workers’ compensation This defense says you are not entitled to sue for damages because workers’ compensation insurance covers you. Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that benefits workers injured on the job.

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Injury Site Defense Compensation 251

ENR Construction

JULY 13, 2022

Despite growing fear of a recession on the horizon, contractors continue to offer highly competitive compensation packages, approaching levels not seen in the industry in nearly two decades.

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Compensation Contractors Industrial 69

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

From estimating and project management practices to compensation and business management, contractors are finding a “new normal” in every aspect of their business. There’s no doubt that economic conditions change the way we all do business, and this has been especially true over the past several years.

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Estimating Compensation Bidding Construction 205

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

2) Are day-to-day miscellaneous items compensable even where a party fails to reserve their rights on these type of cumulative claims? When I read the court’s opinion, I started to think: (1) Is there now a “daily changes” exception to lien waivers and releases? (2)

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Compensation Lien Claims North Carolina 97

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Contractors should have a plan in place to help employees left behind after a jobsite accident, especially as some seek compensation for mental suffering, according to experts.

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Compensation Accidents Plans Contractors 160

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 30, 2024

Revitalize Your Back Office & Streamline AP Processes ccapoccia Tue, 04/30/2024 - 08:59 Contractors know all about risk — jobsite security, health and safety, workers’ compensation, bonding, subcontractor compliance and more. For many construction business owners, it seems like the list can go on forever. Unfortunately for some, it does.

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Revit Office Compensation Risk 156

Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2013

There are numerous resources to help construction companies prevent workers’ compensation claims. Companies can refer to their insurance carriers and agents or broker partners who employ consultants specializing in worker safety and injury prevention.

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Injury Compensation Claims Insurance 166

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 5, 2023

of their employee population next year — spending part of their compensation budgets on related raises. Companies also plan to promote 8.7%

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Employment Compensation Budgeting Budget 143

Construction Dive

APRIL 3, 2018

Construction firms also are spending big to recruit executives, especially those with experience in alternative project delivery methods.

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Compensation Construction 102

Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2024

As a result, users of national average price books generally attempt to compensate by attempting to add extra hours to the work to be performed. Unfortunately, alternative methods of compensating for a national average cost book include inflate quantities and/or to adding unnecessary activities.

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Construction Compensation CSI Equipment 191

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

Fortunately, crane and rigging insurance provide protection and compensation. Besides compensating for physical damage, your company will also be liable for costs associated with business interruption if the accident delays the other business operations. What is crane and rigging insurance?

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Insurance Liability Compensation Accidents 167

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Start with General Liability Insurance and the Workers’ Compensation Insurance. . You’ll also require the following: Vehicle that can handle transport of materials. Roofing equipment and materials. Labor costs. Utility bills. Internet connection. 14) Branding.

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Insurance Liability Legal Compensation 295

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

The errors formed in chaining can be either cumulative error and compensating error. The errors can be considered either as a negative value or.

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Compensation 133

Civiconcepts

MARCH 14, 2023

There are several regulations in place on … How to Receive Compensation After Construction Site Accident or Disease Read More » The building and construction industry is considered one of the most dangerous industries globally. The hazard and health risks are enormous for workers.

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Compensation Accidents Site Regulation 52

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 3, 2015

The market abounds with free agents, leaving many contractors to question their own compensation models. It is easy to assume that the attrition a firm experiences is primarily due to salaries and employee compensation. However, the same forces that have allowed backlogs to grow have also created a new, employee-driven marketplace.

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Compensation Management Modeling Contractors 120

Construction Dive

MARCH 22, 2023

The failed Softbank-backed startup is alleging its former CFO is obligated to pay back his signing and relocation bonuses amid intensifying scrutiny of executive compensation.

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Compensation 127

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

In the past very specific measuring techniques were taught and employed by surveyors to compensate for minor mechanical imperfections in theodolites. One must now do more than memorize techniques that compensate for errors. Vertical circle eccentricity cannot be compensated for in this manner since the circle moves with the telescope.

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Concrete Compensation Foundation Design 240

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Engine Capital's open letter pointing to what it believes are flaws in management and compensation practices comes right before the contractor's annual meeting.

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Compensation Engineering Contractors Management 121

Construction Dive

AUGUST 21, 2023

A notice to financial institutions highlighted how bad actors use shell companies to commit workers’ compensation and payroll fraud.

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Banking Compensation Construction 118

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Labor Based upon contract requirements, local labor costs may be sourced from published Davis Bacon Wage Rates, or published state data sources, or directly researched local prevailing wage rates with appropriate inclusion markups for worker compensation, unemployment, liability insurance and allowance for small tools and consumables.

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Construction Overhead Insurance Compensation 206

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

And in case of physical harm to your workers or damage to your customers’ property, your snow removal insurance can compensate for the needed expenses. . Worker’s Compensation. But with a worker’s compensation policy, you’d be able to give your workers their needed protection when they become injured on the job. .

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Insurance Legal Compensation Injury 185

Construction Business Owner

MAY 6, 2015

For years, safety and risk managers have been searching for a magic elixir in their quest to answer the construction industry’s age-old riddle: What can we do to keep our workers’ compensation costs down while still keeping safety awareness high and workers engaged?

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Safety Compensation Risk Management 120