Legal and Regulatory

Are Certificates Listing a Construction Company as an Additional Insured Worth the Paper They’re Written on?

by | Jun 27, 2017
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Owners and contractors shift risk by requiring contractors and subcontractors to name them as additional insureds (AI) on commercial general liability (CGL) policies. Savvy contractors know the best ways to effectively obtain and use AI coverage to shift risk, saving significant amounts in the event of litigation.

Clear Contract Documents: A Critical Component to Every Construction Project

by | Jun 23, 2017
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An onerous construction contract can get a project started off wrong before work even begins. Contracts need to be clear and precise so potential disputes can be dealt with quickly. The clearer the contract, the easier it is to determine what should happen in the event of a dispute. Review every contract carefully in order to not be surprised if problems occur.

How Will the New 2017 AIA Contract Documents Affect Projects?

by | Jun 23, 2017
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A significant 2017 revision to AIA’s A201 Family is the creation of an Insurance and Bonds Exhibit to accompany the owner-contractor agreements. There are also new provisions related to digital information and BIM. Key 2017 owner-contractor and owner-architect agreements require the use of AIA Document E203™–2013 to establish protocols for the development, use, transmission and exchange of digital data.

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