For example, project executives on a New York City subway project opted for aluminum pipes over steel in order to run a glycerin solution through the pipes to freeze the ground in preparation for a tunnel boring machine (TBM) to cut its path. ...
Contractors are considered independent businesses offering services, whereas employees work under the direct control of their employers. For example, a graphic designer working as an employee would have to follow a fixed schedule and uses company-provided tools. But a contractor offering the same servi...
Contractor Documentation means all documents (howsoever created or stored) produced or supplied by the Contractor for dissemination to third parties (whether to the public in general or to individuals) pursuant to this Agreement (including by way of example only and not limitation) correspondence, ap...
Scope Changes If the contractor has to change the scope of work thanks to an unbuildable design or because the owner has a change of heart, the contractor may be eligible for an EOT. For example, if the owner asks for a redesign of one of the interior suites when most of the framing...
Now that your contractor has officially joined the team as an employee, it may be appropriate to introduce them to other team members and explain any new day-to-day commitments. For example, they may need to attend specific meetings, track client time, or update their Slack status if they’...
An Independent Contractor Agreement is a legal contract that outlines the scope, payment schedule, and deadlines for freelance work. Signed by both the contractor and the client, this agreement can help to set expectations and reduce the risk of conflicts. When can you ...
Even the best-planned projects can run into unexpected issues. Obviously, it’s far from ideal, but sometimes, things just don’t go according to plan as they should. For example, maybe there’s hidden water damage, or thehome insulationbehind your walls isn’t up to code. The key is ...
Although the main differentiator of worker status comes down to control, the dividing line between an employee and an independent contractor is not always that simple. For example, you may also have to consider the type of job function being performed in comparison to your specific business trade...
A subcontractor will be subsequently employed by someone (contractor) after that contractor has been employed to perform a job or for a period of time. For example, a builder may employ an electrician to do the electrical labor or employ a plumber to handle plumbing services. A subcontractor ...
For example, if a contractor fails to uphold its contractual agreements and the project owner receives a payment of $20,000 from the surety to resolve the claim, the contractor has to pay the $20,000 back to the surety. For a larger project, a surety bond could be millions of dollars ...