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Construction Defects Are Not Covered Property Damage in Commercial Liability Policy

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A home builder is not covered under the property damage coverage in its commercial liability policy for construction defects for which it was responsible. A three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Appeals Court has held for the first time that “construction

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Understanding Builders’ Risk and Construction Insurance

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Joe Tejeda, a Practice Leader from PCF Construction, provides a look at builders’ risk and construction insurance. The construction industry is a complex ecosystem with various stakeholders—each facing … This post is part of a series sponsored by PCF Insurance Services.

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Construction Workers Recover $77K After Being Denied Prevailing Wage

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Department of Labor investigation has recovered $77,206 in back wages for five workers employed on a federally funded construction project after finding one subcontractor failed to pay prevailing wages and fringe benefits and another submitted falsified payroll records.

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Worker Falls to Death From Theater Construction Site in Boston

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Boston police reported that a construction worker fell to his death while working on restoring Emerson College’s Cutler Majestic Theater on Friday, August 9. Police were called to the scene on Tremont Street at 12:45 pm. Photos showed scaffolding on …

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Families of 3 Construction Workers Killed in Baltimore Bridge Collapse to Sue

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Three families of immigrant construction workers killed when Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was hit by the cargo ship Dali plan to challenge the attempt by the ship owner and operator to limit their liability for the …

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Construction Firm to Pay $50K to Settle Retaliation Claim

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Pro Pallet, LLC, a Pennsylvania-based construction company, will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a retaliation lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, a human resources manager received a complaint of …

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OCIP vs. CCIP: Choosing the Right Insurance Program for Your Construction Project

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Matt Barber of PCF Construction offers a guide to two types of commercial construction insurance, and when each makes the most sense. In the world of construction, navigating … This post is part of a series sponsored by PCF Insurance Services.