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Electrical Contractors Claims ChecklistElectrical Contractors Claims Checklist

When an electrical contractor provides design or design-build services, they are providing a professional service. And according to the law, those providing professional services must act in accordance with a professional standard of care.

This electrical contractors checklist features questions electrical contractors should ask themselves to determine if they have a professional liability exposure.

Contractors Pollution Liability

Contractors pollution liability (CPL) coverage provides coverage for pollution claims arising from the job site activities of the contractor or its subcontractors. This new resource illustrates how pollution coverage is vital to a number of job activities.

Design Liability in Design-BuildDesign Liability in Design-Build

This guide addresses the design liability risks faced by all parties with varying participation on a design-build project, from designers, to contractors, to subcontractors, specialty contractors, or technical advisors.

Also see our design-build claims study.

 

Contractors Design Liability Contract Guide Contractors Design Liability Contract Guide

This guide provides provides contract language addressing both direct liability—negligence for an employee of the contractor—and vicarious liability—when the negligence of a subcontracted design professional is attributed to the contractor.

Constructive CommentsConstructive Comments

You can sign up to receive Constructive Comments electronically by sending an email to vos.RMeducation@schinnerer.com. Please put "Constructive Comments" in the subject line and include the name of the recipient, the recipient's email address, your firm name, and ISN.

Constructive Comments is Schinnerer's risk management newsletter for our contractor policyholders. It addresses issues ranging from contract language to industry trends to better firm practice techniques. You can find the latest issue below or view our archives.

  • Constructive Comments: No. 1, 2013, articles include the overall outlook for 2013 construction spending, cell phone usage while driving and its implications for liability, and the importance of health and safety plans.

Management Advisories for Contractors

More risk management information can be found in the Risk Management section for design professionals.

Also take a look at our Managing Risk in the Delivery of Enviornmental Services for risk management guidance relating to environmental services.