A subcontractor hired by a general contractor (GC) for a construction project has a certain scope of work, usually spelled out in a contract between the two. Included may be safety responsibilities to ...

Self-employed business insurance offers a safety net with financial protection in case you experience unexpected lawsuits, property damage or other liabilities.

Eric Eisenberg, Robert Ferguson, Jr. As a contractor, you are familiar with working together with subcontractors — delegating project scope as part of the overall job. However, when a subcontractor’s ...

The American Subcontractors Association is warning its members to beware of contract language that may force subcontractors or their insurance carriers to pay for accidental loss, injury or property ...

Subcontractor defaults often cause major problems for construction projects which, in turn, cause problems for the general contractor vis-à-vis the owner. A potential solution comes in the form of ...

While general or prime contractors have always faced the risk of liability for the actions or inactions of their subcontractors, an increase risk of state statutory liability for certain actions and ...