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The Best Defense is a Good Offense with Prevailing Wage Projects

Construction Business Owner

General contractors, prime or a higher-tier subcontractors working on a PW project are at risk. When undertaking a PW project, you assume PW obligations, responsibilities and liabilities. This article focuses on federal Davis-Bacon (DB) and related provisions, but state and local frameworks often mirror DB principles.

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General Liability vs. Professional Liability: What’s the Difference?

Levelset

Liability insurance protects your business against claims for damages caused by you and your workers, if you have any. The two most common liability insurance policies for contractors are general liability and professional liability. What are general liability and professional liability insurance?

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Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: What Residential Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. The Act establishes a registration program for home improvement contractors, along with required contract provisions, minimum insurance coverage, and more. Project details.

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Achilles Acquires GRMS: Supply Chain Risk Management Solutions

Safety Services Company

It impacts all stakeholders in supply chain management, including contractors like you. Whether its financial stability, geopolitical risks, or compliance gaps, youll have access to proactive alerts for mitigating these risks before they become liabilities. And its not just about playing defense.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Disclaimer.

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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.”. Are subcontractors covered under the general contractor’s insurance?

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Tongue Twister: Commander Closes Construction Site for COVID and Contractor Can’t Recover Contract Costs

Best Practices Construction Law

Last month, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals held that a public contractor could not recover $100k in construction costs incurred following the government’s decision to close down a base in Tennessee due to COVID-19. The contractor also sought 59 days of time extension for the period the project was inaccessible.