Kristen Frisa is a contributing writer for Procore. She also contributes to a variety of industry publications as a freelance writer focused on finance and construction technology. Kristen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and History from Western University, with a post-graduate certificate in...
Liability of a General Contractor for Negligent Construction of Subcontractor0 Snyder v. Southern California Edison Co., 44 Cal. 2d 793, 285 P.2d 912 (1955) (dicta); Cramblittv. Percival-Porter Co., 176 Iowa 733, 158 NW 541 (1916); HARPEI, LAw oF TORTS § 292 (1933);PRoSSBR, ...
In construction, general conditions refer to a variety of operations, procedures, and indirect costs that are not directly linked to construction, but are still essential for successfully executing the project. These conditions — which include project management, temporary site facilities, safety complia...
“That’s when I made an active choice to pursue general liability claims and construction professional indemnity work, both of which I have always enjoyed. I’m now part of the dedicated general liability team led by Misha Henaghan.” A wide variety of work McElhinney’s gener...
If a construction company doesn't finish a project on time or as promised, customers are likely to sue them for it. Healthcare: The lawsuits that plague the healthcare industry are more on the professional liability end. Claims of misdiagnosis, malpractice, incorrect prescriptions, and much ...
Concrete Construction: Class code 91560 (Contracting or Servicing industry group) Businesses are normally classified by their insurance agent or insurer when they apply for general liability insurance. The insurer may subsequently modify the classifications if it determines the business has changed or was...
As a contractor, you are responsible for the safety of your workers who are working at the construction site so that they don’t meet with an accident or injures themselves during the process. Moreover, the building industry is exposed to many risks, and you will need to look for ways of...
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To get started, you should have a foundational understanding of the construction industry and a knack for general business practices. Time, research, and dedication will help as you move from being a basic contractor to expert entrepreneur. ...
The first step in determining how much general liability insurance you need is to assess the potential risks associated with your business. For example, if you operate a construction company, you will likely need more coverage than a small retail shop because construction projects come with a high...