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Preventing Your Insurance Claim from Becoming a Shakespearean Tragedy 0

By David Humphreys, Carson Law Group, PLLC Do your liability insurance premiums keep rising each year while your coverage dwindles? Despite the expensive premiums, have you had the unfortunate experience of submitting a claim only to have your insurer deny any coverage? If so, you are certainly not alone in the construction world. Construction liability

What are Employers Responsibilities Regarding Heat? 0

OSHA Standard: General Duty Clause Under the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are required to provide their employees with a place of employment that “is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious harm to employees.” The courts have

Washington, D.C. Fly-In 0

Last week, ASA advocates visited our Nation’s Capital to ensure the voices of subcontractors, who make up three-fourths of the construction industry, were heard. Along with the visit to Capitol Hill, ASA was also invited to meet at the White House and speak out about the need for tax reform. This was a special opportunity

Change Orders Without Chaos: A Payroll Perspective on Simplifying Your Process 0
- Change Orders, CONSTRUCTION, Contracts, Improving Productivity
- May 27, 2025
By Jack Biltis, eBacon Inc. Change orders. Just the phrase can send a shiver down the spine of even the most seasoned construction professional. While often viewed as an operational headache impacting project timelines and budgets, the ripple effects of a disorganized change order process extend significantly into the realm of payroll. For payroll managers
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Change Orders and Lien Rights: What You Don’t Document Could Cost You 0
- CONSTRUCTION, Documentation, Insurance
- May 27, 2025
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Change orders are a reality on almost every job. But for subcontractors and suppliers, even a small change in scope can put payment and lien rights at risk if not properly documented. When timelines are tight and communication is informal, it’s easy to agree to a change over a call or
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It’s Called “Delegation” – Basic Risks and Considerations for Delegated Design on Projects 0
- Change Orders, CONSTRUCTION, Contracts
- May 26, 2025
By William Underwood, Jones Walker, LLP The use of delegated design on projects can create many practical benefits. But it can also create additional pitfalls and risks for contractors accepting delegated design responsibilities. Recognizing and understanding these various considerations is important for contractors taking on delegated design roles. This article examines some of these considerations
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