Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

Insured losses for the period reached $20 billion–approximately 20% below the 10 year average of $25 billion. Roughly 50% of the insured losses resulting from natural disaster events were recorded in the United States. billion); the U.S. severe weather outbreak from May 18-22 ($4.5 billion); and the China drought ($4.2

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Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 12, 2012

More and more in my everyday practice I encounter issues with contractor general liability insurance (GL). The bad thing is, that most think this is all they need to do in order to be “covered” in the event of a loss or occurrence. If you ever have a lawsuit filed against you put the insurer on notice immediately!

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Insurance Contractors Claims Legal 64

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 31, 2017

While hopefully most of us will never experience firsthand the result of a category 4 or 5 hurricane, these recent storms offer some good reminders to all commercial property owners and tenants about preparing for serious weather-related events that could potentially strike in their area and cause commercial facility damage.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Insurance is perhaps the most important thing to arrange before starting a construction company. There are many different types of insurance in the United Kingdom. A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Business Plan. Final Thoughts.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Between miscommunication, the wrong specifications, carelessness, or events out of anyone’s control, things can go wrong, and the damages can be expensive. Luckily, that’s what insurance is for, right? Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? Who is covered by an insurance policy?

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Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Insurance is one part of a strategy to keep your carpentry business financially healthy. To minimize any financial damage, a comprehensive carpenter’s insurance plan is a smart bet. . What is carpenter insurance? Does a carpenter need insurance? Insurance serves another purpose.

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Insurance Liability Accidents Injury 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 16, 2013

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood plain management report says current model building codes, such as the International Codes (I-Codes), have flood provisions that are consistent with NFIP requirements for buildings and structures. “ICC Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Insurance Modeling Feasibility Safety 57

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.

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

Insurance and bonding requirements. Building codes , insurance requirements and bonding requirements can vary by location, though. Doing so not only helps you stay ahead of possible compliance document expirations, it also helps you respond quickly in the event a compliance issue arises. Building codes. Lien requirements.

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Construction Law

APRIL 1, 2025

Insurance Good faith in insurance contracts Insurance expert John D Wright explains how the obligation to act in good faith works in insurance law. Acting in good faith is a relatively recent duty in construction contracts, but it has been fundamental to insurance contracts for over 300 years.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

This means that should your security staff be running errands on-site or off-site, they will likely miss any security events detected on your security camera systems, making them less likely to spot and resolve a security threat in time. You can implement RFID tracking to make the equipment logging process more accurate and efficient.

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Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

On projects like this, property owners typically count on an insurance claim to pay for the work – they may not have cash on hand to pay you out of pocket. Understanding a homeowner’s insurance policy – and what it covers – can be helpful when deciding to take on a project. Understanding homeowner insurance policies.

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Insurance Claims Agreement Lien 52

Levelset

APRIL 28, 2022

Subcontractor default insurance is one alternative to a surety bond that works to protect a contractor from the financial burden when one of their subcontractors defaults. Related: 16 types of insurance coverage for contractors. What is subcontractor default insurance? How SubGuard insurance works.

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Insurance Contractors Claims ABC 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Scenarios like these stress the need for an electrician to have insurance coverage in place. Thus, a strong insurance plan helps you rest easier both on and off the job. Why can an electrical contractor use insurance? Insurance policies can help your business cover the costs of both minor and major incidents.

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Insurance Liability Electrical Accidents 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In most cases, that’s what insurance is for, and the contractor will typically initiate a claim against their policy to take care of it. But who can actually file a claim against the contractor’s insurance? And what if the insurance won’t cover all or some of the costs? Who can file a claim with the contractor’s insurance?

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Insurance Claims Liability Accidents 52

Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

On projects like this, property owners typically count on an insurance claim to pay for the work – they may not have cash on hand to pay you out of pocket. Understanding a homeowner’s insurance policy – and what it covers – can be helpful when deciding to take on a project. Understanding homeowner insurance policies.

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Insurance Claims Agreement Lien 52

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Our insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates analyses the insurance aspects of flood damage. The future looks tricky for insurers and policyholders alike, he warns, as the frequency of flood events rises. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 23, 2014

May 2014 Download Library AdditionAs new webinar recordings are made available to the ConstructionPro Network free member Download Library on a monthly basis, ConstructionPro Week will provide a brief summary of each event for the benefit of its readership. ” Read more.' ” Read more.'

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Carol Hagen

JULY 27, 2010

Event Planners. Insurance Agents. This is particularly true if you fall into any of these categories: Attorneys. Career Coaches. Chiropractors. Commercial Real Estate Agents. Consultants. Family Physicians. Financial Planners. General Contractors. Graphic Designers. Lawyers Mortgage Brokers. Nutritionists. Optometrists. Photographers.

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Travel Insurance Engineering Consulting 135

BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

The assessment of wind damage is important for both property owners and insurers because it helps to identify the extent of damage, necessary repairs, potential safety hazards, and facilitates progress toward eventual remediation. The results of the analysis further proved the wind event did not cause tension failures.

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Structural Engineering Insurance Engineering Guidelines 98

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

To help your business remain viable, contractor’s insurance should be a crucial part of your financial strategy. Insurance also puts other parties’ minds at ease when they want to hire you as a specialty contractor. A certificate of insurance (COI) is a valid form used to prove that you carry the appropriate insurance policy.

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Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Carol Hagen

APRIL 26, 2013

Take advantage of all the social events as this is often where the magic happens. The CFMA conference lunches, networking and social activities provide time for mini consultations with speakers, exhibitors, CPAs, and Insurance experts from across the country. Isn’t it time for your needed enlightenment?

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NH Construction Law

JANUARY 30, 2022

When a contractor or subcontractor is sued for defective workmanship, one of his first thoughts is likely to be whether the damages are covered by his liability insurance. But if the plaintiff’s complaint also alleges some resulting property damage, however minor, the insurer is obliged to defend the lawsuit.

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Insurance Liability Defense New Hampshire 40

FDR Safety

JUNE 25, 2014

Citing the difficulty in correcting information from several thousands of these daily events, FMCSA reasoned that receiving a citation suggested the driver had committed some type of traffic offense otherwise the citation would not have been issued and so recording the event in MCMIS was not unjust.

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Safety United States Transportation Permits 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

INSURANCE |. Heck, you get trophies for participating in an event—not winning it. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations.

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Construction Law

MARCH 4, 2025

Analysis Generative Artificial Intelligence to transform construction procurement Constructions long and complex supply chains increasingly come under pressure, partly due to geopolitical events beyond the industrys control, but partly also for reasons that it can often do something about. Some risks are already uninsurable, he warns.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 27, 2012

With these type of events come an aftermath where property owners and contractors are left scrambling to put the pieces back together. The best way to quell the negative effects of an event like this is to be prepared. As for dealing with insurance companies to make your claim.

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Louisiana Insurance Claims Deals 62

BD+C

JANUARY 31, 2013

The increased number and severity of storms with high winds nationally should prompt a reexamination of building codes in every community, says Mory Katz, vice president, Verisk Insurance Solutions Commercial Property, Jersey City, N.J. Eighteen of the top 20 catastrophic events in the U.S. involved wind, he says. read more.

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Insurance Commercial 40

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In the event of an injury, the staffing company incurs the cost of workers’ compensation insurance coverage for its temporary employees, and temporary worker injuries also should not affect a company's Experience Modification Rate (EMR).

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Compensation Risk Contract Injury 98

BD+C

JANUARY 22, 2018

Large healthcare organizations and industry insiders are following events as they unfold, but most everyday Americans are generally in the dark about what will happen to insurance, benefits and their access to healthcare services.

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Insurance Organization Industrial 63

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. Called their “Spring Creek” event, CFMA chapter presidents from around the country gather for several days of leadership and team building exercises in Arizona. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

INSURANCE |. A colleague of mine has even considered not calling his children when a family event occurs, because his kids have generally heard about it two days prior via Facebook. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 6, 2015

Through today, July 6th, JBKnowledge is conducting the annual survey again, and we hope you’ll consider participating.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 24, 2016

Under this July 19, 2014 guidance in the event of a default on a residential property PACE loan, the liability is a property tax lien collected by the local government with the priority associated with other real property tax liens. lien) superior to the FHA-insured mortgage for the full outstanding PACE obligation at any time (i.e.,

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Finance Lien Residential Commercial 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

INSURANCE |. Luckily, because the event was sponsored by CBO, I had the chance to sit in and ask questions of these readers. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Sales/Marketing.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

INSURANCE |. During the boom years, it was unheard of to bring a superintendent into the office for a planning event and definitely far-fetched to have them assist in the estimating process. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

INSURANCE |. Each year at this event I’m reminded that collaboration is vital to our construction industry. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety.

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