Builder’s gross negligence ends in $20.8 million award

The price of unconscionable conduct
A Texas homeowner was awarded $20.8 million in a lawsuit against Bishop Abbey Homes Ltd. and the owner of the company. In the suit, the homeowner stated that the defendants reneged on their promise to repair structural damages caused by foundation defects on...

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Construction Defect, Court Rulings, News:

Surviving the dreaded insurance audit (Infographic)

Being proactive is the key to a painless audit
The word audit can strike fear in the in the heart of any business owner. However, educating yourself and your bookkeeping staff on the process and keeping good records throughout the year can go a long way in calming any anxieties. We are happy to...

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Audit, Insurance Audit:

Architect jailed for improper fireplace installation

Cases of architects being prosecuted for criminal negligence are rare, but architects should be concerned about a recent case that led to the death of a firefighter.
 Architect violates code when installing fireplace
 A California architect was given a one-year prison sentence for installing a f...

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Court Rulings:

Safety Costs To Soar Over New OSHA Regs On Toxic Silcia

Safety costs will soar for construction companies if a proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation requiring tighter limits on toxic silica exposure goes into effect. According to OSHA, inhalation of crystalline silica particles puts workers at risk for a variety of...

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Workers" Compensation:

Home Inspector Dodges Liability With Limitation Of Liability Provision

The SC Supreme Court upheld the limitation of liability clause in a home inspector’s contract which limited his liability to $475 (the cost of the services rendered).  The court found that the clause was not unconscionable and that there was a correlation between the amount charged for the se...

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Home Inspectors:

Building Design Impacts Slip/Trip/Fall Hazards

 
Most commercial property owners work hard to make their premises safer by putting down mats between entryways and solid surfaces; promoting clean floors and appropriate footwear; and yet, slips, trips and falls continue to account for a significant portion of Workers Compensation claims made ...

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General Liability, Risk Management:

Common Respiratory Dangers On Construction Jobsites

In the construction industry you rely on your body, so you know the importance of taking care of it the best you can. Glasses for your eyes, boots for your feet and gloves for your hands; but what are you doing to protect your lungs?
Two to watch out for
With every breath you take, there is the...

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Risk Management, Workers" Compensation: