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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Limited liability company (LLC) . Start with General Liability Insurance and the Workers’ Compensation Insurance. . However, you’ll later require a bigger location for your business. Roofing equipment and materials. Labor costs. Utility bills.

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YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY

Safety Services Company

As an employer, your greatest responsibility is that of your workers’ well-being. It was designed to provide a set of broad guidelines which employers must follow to achieve maximum safety compliance. The guarantee of a safe workplace was originally granted by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

“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.”. General liability insurance. Workers compensation insurance. Business auto insurance.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses. or higher, then it might be time to consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan to try and reduce your workers compensation insurance costs. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. ” Agreed!

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Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors

Construction and Infrastructure Law

AB 1701 “does not prohibit a direct contractor or subcontractor at any tier from establishing by contract or enforcing any otherwise lawful remedies against a subcontractor it hires for liability created…” Accordingly, direct contractors across California should take a closer look at the terms of their agreements with subcontractors.

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Understanding Burden Rate in Construction

Building Radar

Key Components of Labor Burden Payroll Taxes : These include federal, state, and local taxes that employers must pay on employee wages exploring payroll burden. Insurance : Workers’ compensation and liability insurance are critical components of construction costs importance of insurance in burden rate.

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Understanding the Essential Insurance Requirements for Construction Projects

Building Radar

Common Types of Construction Insurance General Liability Insurance (CGL) Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance is essential for both general and trade contractors. Excess Liability Insurance Excess liability insurance extends the limits of a CGL policy, offering additional protection.