Contractors Liability Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This comprehensive guide will walk you through obtaining your general contractor license in Texas, insurance and bonding requirements, and navigating city and county regulations. The state does not have a single, uniform licensing system for all contractors. LLCs provide personal liability protection and flexibility in management.

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Buildern

MARCH 6, 2025

In this article, we will explore the types of inspections and what to include in the checklist to help you effectively manage the site and ensure successful construction projects. Typically, environmental inspections focus on the protection of nearby habitats, soil and water protection, air quality, and waste management.

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Contractors Liability Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In Rhode Island, contractor licenses are managed by the Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), which oversees the registration of contractors working in the state. General contractors and specialty contractors (like electrical and plumbing) have different requirements.

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Contractors Liability Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

You will also need a resume of your work experience and show proof of general liability insurance. A certificate of insurance for public liability and property damage insurance and evidence of workers’ compensation insurance is required. You must hold general liability insurance and worker’s compensation insurance.

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PN - Project Management

MAY 30, 2022

Instead, focus on setting a realistic budget with the help of your finance team or project manager. ​ Acquire Building Permits Once you have determined the site for your new commercial building, you need to obtain zoning permits. After receiving the zoning permit, you can now apply for a building permit.

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Contractors Liability Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Specialty Contractor License: Tailored for contractors focusing on a specific trade such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work, this license requires proof of expertise in the chosen field. These are not mere formalities but critical components that protect both the contractor and the client throughout the duration of the project.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

How Do You Handle Project Management? Have you ever wondered how custom home builders manage all the moving parts of home construction? Effective project management is essential for successful custom home building. How does your builder handle surprises, such as difficult soil conditions or permit delays?

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Buildern

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

To help you avoid such unwelcomed surprises, we have put together a comprehensive guide to construction cost breakdown, complete with examples and essential management tips. Allocate your team’s salaries and wages, benefits, and insurance payments here. This will also help you develop a synchronized construction cost code system.

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Contractors Liability Blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

Mastering Missouri’s Contracting Landscape: Your Guide to Licensing, Insurance, and Success! General liability insurance is a common necessity across jurisdictions, providing essential protection. General liability insurance is a common necessity across jurisdictions, providing essential protection.

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Buildern

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As a construction project management professional, you’ve probably searched for the best tool to systemize and automate estimating, bidding, scheduling, and communication processes. Indeed, construction project management requires careful consideration and implementation of the right tools to ensure a successful outcome.

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Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Whether you’re a construction manager, contractor, architect, or just someone involved in a building project, understanding the terminology is crucial. As-built drawings are indispensable for facility management, maintenance, and any subsequent renovations. What is Construction Management?

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 9, 2022

Construction site preparation activity will need for every structure, and it is necessary to ready a building site before the chief system works. Construction site preparation will permit the building to begin sleekly and effectively with the smallest quantity of division or uncertainty. Construction Site Preparation Checklist.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 31 43 Permit Application. 00 31 46 Permits. 00 31 43 Permit Application.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 31 43 Permit Application. 00 31 46 Permits. 00 31 43 Permit Application.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

If the insulation is known or suspected to contain asbestos, check the building’s asbestos management plan to see it has been tested for asbestos. Manage asbestos in accordance with the plan. Application: This standard applies to all installed sprinkler systems with nozzles. Check Points: 1. ARCS-LND-03-01Y Frequency: Annually.

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Contractors Liability Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) manages this process. The OCABR gives out statewide licenses, but Boston needs extra paperwork and permits for projects in some trades: General Contractors Need a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) to work on projects that affect structural elements.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Effective budgeting for a home renovation is not just throwing a figure to the wall to see what sticks; the proper approach is a research-intensive, strategically-planned one while adopting some kind of control system to keep the costs to the lowest level possible. Also, inquire about permits; those can really inflate your costs.

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