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Termination for Cause vs. Convenience
There may come a time during the course of a construction project when a contractor’s relationship is terminated. There are a number reasons this may...
Proportional and Non-Proportional Reinsurance Agreement Differences
Reinsurance is when an insurance company transfers risk to other parties by a formal agreement—thereby lessening its liability on catastrophic or...
Understanding General Indemnity Agreement Definitions & Clauses
A General Indemnity Agreement (GIA) is a legal document that outlines the Surety/client relationship. As a contractor, it is important to understand...
How a General Indemnity Agreement Affects Your Construction Company
A General Indemnity Agreement (GIA) is essential in terms of risk transfer, and it is a necessary component of obtaining surety bonds. The GIA is a...
What is a Change Order?
A change order is work that is added or eliminated from the original scope of work of a construction contract. This may positively or negatively...
What Does that Indemnification Clause Mean in Your Contract?
All contractors know there are significant risks on every project that are inherent in the construction industry. A contractor's potential risk...
Liquidated Damages vs. Consequential Damages
The construction industry has its fair share of legal terms, especially when it comes to contracts. Some important ones to understand are those...
Are All Your Risks Covered? What to Consider as a Contractor
These days, it would be difficult, if not impossible, to find a business that is not exposed to a certain level of risk in its day-to-day operations....
What is a Waiver of Subrogation?
Let’s say you are a Trade Contractor working on a project and your contract requires that you waive your subrogation rights. If you do not have a...