In construction liability insurance, there is a great deal of inconsistency in determining whether faulty workmanship is an occurrence. The answer is all over the map, according to Finley Harckham, a veteran insurance attorney at the New York law firm Anderson Kill & Olick. Read More
Inconsistency Is the Norm in Construction Liability Coverage
October 31st, 2011
Peek Behind the Curtain into Surety
October 27th, 2011
The recently revised edition of “The Basic Bond Book” is a collaboration between the Associated General Contractors of America and the National Association of Surety Bond Producers. Read More
The recently revised edition of “The Basic Bond Book” is a collaboration between the Associated General Contractors of America and the National Association of Surety Bond Producers. Read More
Construction Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 13.3 Percent
October 10th, 2011
Despite a stagnant national unemployment rate, the construction industry added 26,000 jobs in September (Read More)
Despite a stagnant national unemployment rate, the construction industry added 26,000 jobs in September (Read More)
Reduced Fees for Building Permits
September 21st, 2011
Hillsborough County BOCC approved a Resolution that will reduce the fees for most building permits and related services by 50%, effective October 1, 2011. This reduction applies to both residential and commercial activity. Click here to find a copy of the Board agenda item along with a notice of the Fee Reduction. The Board took this action in response to industry requests for relief during the current economic climate. The reduction is for a 15 mth period from 10/31/11 through 12/31/12.
Hillsborough County BOCC approved a Resolution that will reduce the fees for most building permits and related services by 50%, effective October 1, 2011. This reduction applies to both residential and commercial activity. Click here to find a copy of the Board agenda item along with a notice of the Fee Reduction. The Board took this action in response to industry requests for relief during the current economic climate. The reduction is for a 15 mth period from 10/31/11 through 12/31/12.