Safety Statutes Outside of Your Contract You Need to be Aware of
In our previous blogs, we have talked about how your responsibility and liability concerning an accident or injury can be based on the terms and clauses in your subcontract or prime contract. But, it’s important to note that your contract isn’t the only thing you need to be aware of. Sometimes your responsibilities or potential liability is governed by laws outside of your contract. In this blog, we’ll discuss safety statutes outside your contract that you need to be aware of.
Common Safety Terms in Construction Contracts
You can plan and prepare for your company’s response and liability when an accident occurs. That is why it is so essential to understand your responsibility before an accident happens and be able to protect yourself from potential accidents through your construction contracts.
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Clauses
Arbitration is a dispute resolution process that is the most similar to the traditional litigation process held in our Texas Court System. In arbitration, parties pay a fee to have a case heard by an impartial third party, who has full authority to make a final and binding decision regarding the dispute.
Parts of the Subcontract that Can Affect Your Payment
When thinking about payment and a construction contract, most subcontractors will likely only focus on the payment section of the subcontract. But did you know that there are other sections of the subcontract agreement that can significantly affect your ability to collect payment? It is always important to review and understand the entire contract, but […]
Payment Terms: Contingent Payment Clauses
One of the essential sections of any subcontract is the section containing the payment terms; after all, we all want to get paid, right? Payment terms, and the contingent payment clause specifically, is an area where we commonly see subcontractors get taken advantage of. Often, general contractors rely on these payment terms to protect themselves […]
Subcontract Documents: The Ins and Outs of a Fair Subcontract
First off, what are subcontract documents? Subcontract documents are all of the materials that explain the relationship and requirements between you (the subcontractor) and the general contractor. In this blog, we will discuss the ins and outs of a fair subcontract along with the tools you need to protect yourself. What are the responsibilities of […]
Scope of Work Gone Wrong: The Ramifications
As anyone in the construction industry knows, a construction project never goes according to plan. Unfortunately, there are just too many things that can go wrong. Between weather delays, change orders, and, inevitably, lawsuits, there will always be something that goes awry. Owners or general contractors who provide a scope of work to subcontractors must ensure they provide the most accurate list of work possible.
Scope of Work Fundamentals
Scope of Work is one of the most critical parts of any construction contract. Throughout this blog, we will scope of work fundamentals, including what they entail, best practices, and what you need to look out for. A comprehensive and accurate scope of work is one of the most important ways you can ensure you are fully covered to collect on the work you perform.
Understanding Commercial General Liability Policies
Every player in the construction game should be aware of the risks and take the proper precautions. That’s especially true when it comes to business insurance coverage. It is not enough to simply call up a business insurance agent and purchase the first policy offered. You have to carefully review the type of insurance policy—and ask as many questions as possible.
Understanding Indemnification Clauses
The scariest clause a subcontractor can face in a subcontract agreement is the dreaded indemnification clause. But an enforceable indemnification clause can also act to protect you against lower-level subcontractors. In addition, the language in the indemnification clause—like the whole contract—is negotiable! In this article, we’ll give you some basics of indemnification clauses. Why do […]