Industry News
Building Protection Through Strong Subcontract Agreements
Author, Casey Craig, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
As insurance requirements become increasingly stringent across California’s construction industry, specialty contractors are facing more scrutiny from both general contractors and insurance carriers. It has become standard practice for prime contractors, and sometimes project owners, to require specialty contractors to sign detailed subcontractor agreements outlining scope, pricing, claims procedures, termination rights, indemnification, and strict insurance requirements.
Mitigating Risk on the Move: The Case for Third-Party Subhauler Agreements
Authors, Sam Clayton, Vice President, Construction Group, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Street and road, general engineering and trade contractors understand the importance of having a written and executed subcontract agreement in place when using different subcontractors to complete a project. This agreement serves to protect both parties by clarifying responsibilities, managing risk and providing legal protections in the event of a dispute.
Navigating Subcontract Agreements with Charles Stec, J.D.
In the first of a special two-part series, Construction Group Vice President Daniel Frazee and Landscape Group Vice President Drew Garcia, interview Charles Stec, J.D., accomplished attorney at Lanak and Hanna, to discuss how construction companies can best navigate subcontract agreements.
Developing A Strong Subcontract Agreement with Tree Care Partners
Author, Drew Garcia, Vice President of the Landscape Group, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Having strong service partners that support your customers outside of your core operations is an important part of business. Many commercial landscape businesses have regional relationships with professional tree care companies to support the needs of their customers.