Constructlaw

MAY 12, 2020

Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America,1 effectively narrowing the scope of enforceable “pay-when-paid” provisions in construction subcontracts to the extent the subcontractor seeks recovery against a general contractor’s payment bond surety.

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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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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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Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you decide to start your own subcontracting business, you’ll be able to reap many of the most significant benefits of working as a general contractor — like greater flexibility in job hours and scheduling. You may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes, depending on how much you make from your subcontracting work.

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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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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

Under CIS, contractors deduct money from payments to subcontractors and then pass it on to HMRC as advance payments towards the subcontractor’s tax and National Insurance contributions. “If that subcontracting business has incurred third party hire costs, the contractor should seek evidence to support this position. ”

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

liability insurance and allowance for small tools and consumables. Liability insurance based upon local contractor rates is also added as a percentage. In addition, highly specialized subcontract items may require travel and per-diem expenses for mechanics. Material costs are either.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

For example, one of the rules makes noteworthy changes to the FAR’s Limitations on Subcontracting, resulting in a more friendly regulatory landscape for small business prime contractors. Limitations on Subcontracting – Helpful Changes for Small Business Prime Contractors.

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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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NH Construction Law

JULY 21, 2024

Subcontracting to someone with scant experience but who “talks a good game” likely won’t cut it. Naturally any GC will insist that its subs carry liability insurance to cover any damages resulting from its negligence, and will have its own insurance as well. But that’s no reason to press your luck.

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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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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Financials can be sorted, viewed, and filtered by project type, cost code, project manager, labor & material, and self-performed work vs. subcontracted work, among many other options. Reports within the dashboard have many different configurations to meet your needs.

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NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

An arbitration agreement is the quintessential “waiver of the right to bring a civil action,” and when contained in a signed subcontract it will necessarily be executed before labor or materials are furnished. The surety, Federal Insurance Company, acknowledged “that its liability is coextensive with Consigli’s.

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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 53

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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NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Many construction contracts and subcontracts provide for arbitration of disputes. Sphere Drake Insurance, PLC , 202 F.3d Some of them give just one of the parties an option to require arbitration. Such unilateral arbitration clauses are viewed by some courts with disfavor. See DiMercurio v. 3d 71, 81 (1st Cir. Harbor Construction Co.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

Read a sample subcontract. Taking a closer look at the terms of a typical contract will provide you with important information about insurance, safety, dispute resolution, and more. Learn about company processes. Before work starts. Download Mayer Building Company’s sample subcontractor agreement. .

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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 (..)

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

The much bigger cause for financial concern is workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance. Because construction is a dangerous industry, workers’ compensation insurance is expensive even without an OSHA violation on your record. Compliance cost. Contract breach es.

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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. SDI is obtained by the general contractor to protect it from subcontractor defaults—much like a performance bond or other guaranty.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

Overhead costs can fluctuate month to month based on workers’ compensation, subcontractors, insurance, training, and more. After developing the codes, you can generally divide them into five categories: labor, materials, subcontracts, equipment, and overhead. . Subcontracts. What to Include in Construction Job Costing.

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NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2020

When contracts and subcontracts are negotiated, it is common for written drafts and redrafts to circulate between the parties, sometimes with a letter of intent to enter into a contract thrown into the mix, and sometimes with competing forms being used – a proposal or bid on one side, an expansive formal contract on the other.

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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

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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Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Prior to initiate the aptitude method, the general contractor should have to establish the size of the scope that is subcontracted out as well as the resources required to execute this work. It is vital to have clear idea on this part before implementation so as to get the proper bonding and insurance coverage for you and your subcontractor.

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 21, 2022

In Arch Insurance Co. 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. Conversely, not terminating also forgoes the protection of the bond – if termination is an enforceable condition of the surety’s liability.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. Once you pull up a job screen, you’ll instantly see all of the links related to that particular screen, such as vendors, subcontracts, and cost projections. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 24, 2012

In a perfect world, general contract presents the subcontract document to the subcontractor, and that sub has its lawyer review the contract to see if the terms can be negotiated so that its a fair document for all involved. The legislature here is essentially trying to protect the subcontractor from itself.

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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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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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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].

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

For example, if your staff doesn’t do plumbing, subcontract and find professionals who can. This includes taking out insurance on the project. For instance, building a low-structure in a flood-prone area is not a good idea and should not get a green light. Mitigate: The heart of mitigating risk is training.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

For example, if your staff doesn’t do plumbing, subcontract and find professionals who can. . This includes taking out insurance on the project. For instance, building a low-structure in a flood-prone area is not a good idea and should not get a green light. . Mitigate: T he heart of mitigating risk is training.

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 1, 2021

That year, his company won a bid with Touchstone Builders, subcontracting for The Korte Company to frame a main office for the luxury apartment complex. They talked about insurance programs and retirement planning. “I was going to work every day, I was making money, I was working with people I liked. It was a dead end,” he said.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

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. The subcontract incorporated the 2007 edition of the AIA general conditions A201. Categories.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, providing specialized assistance to businesses seeking assistance with contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies or state and local governments.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Commonly litigated subcontract provisions. Insurance can be purchased by prime or sub to cover the indemnity obligation. AIA contracts are a good starting point and offer contracts for Prime/sub relationships, Architect/owner, Owner/Prime, and any other design professional/contractor relationship that may exist.

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