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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure: Prepare for Success on Your Construction Projects0
- Claims, Contracts, Payment, Risk Management
- November 26, 2024
By: Jim Sienicki and Christian Fernandez, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure—a concept subcontractors would be prudent to adopt. Often the best approach a subcontractor can take to prevent or manage claims and disputes on a project is to implement best practices before the dispute arises. This
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Ready to Respond? Contractors’ Best Practices for Performance Bond Claim Preparedness0
- Claims, Insurance, Risk Management
- April 23, 2024
By Gina Lockwood, Esq., Merchants Bonding The frequency and severity of claims ebbs and flows, dependent on a variety of economic influences. But whether claims are on the rise or on the decline, contractors should always understand a surety’s claims process, and have the right practices in place to mitigate potential impacts of a claim.
READ MOREWhat Does Your General Liability Policy Really Cover?0
- Insurance, Legally Speaking
- July 24, 2023
By Karalynn Cromeens, The Cromeens Law Firm PLLC The first rule to understanding insurance is that insurance companies are in the business of collecting premiums and not paying claims. This means if the insurance company can find a way to get out of paying your claim they will. The second rule of insurance is you
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- Contractor Community, Contracts
- January 12, 2018
January 2018 New Video Highlights Speakers and Education Offered at SUBExcel 2018 A new ASA video highlights the speakers and education topics that will be offered during SUBExcel 2018, the premier education and networking event for construction subcontractors and suppliers. SUBExcel 2018 will take place Feb. 28-March 3 at the Tempe Mission Palms in Tempe,
READ MORELegally Speaking: Documenting Winning Claims: The Key to Getting Paid0
- Legally Speaking
- December 11, 2017
by James T. Yand, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn, LLP One of the keys to getting paid for equitable adjustments to the contract price is avoiding surprises. The general contractor has to get your change order funded by the owner, and this becomes increasingly hard to do when the budget is set, the contracts have
READ MORELEGALLY SPEAKING: Five Boilerplate Terms to Negotiate in Your Next Subcontract0
- Legally Speaking
- August 29, 2017
by James R. Lynch, Esq., Ahlers & Cressman, PLLC Whether you negotiate your own subcontracts or rely on your lawyer to do the heavy lifting at contract time, a savvy subcontractor should understand the basic purpose of common subcontract provisions, and be prepared to negotiate for fair and commercially reasonable terms. While most sophisticated subcontractors
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