As continuing construction delays cause financing and related costs to mount, time is starting to put “significant” strain upon the Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion project’s economics, according to recent testimony presented to the Georgia Public Service Commission by Georgia Power, state monitors and others. As a result, considerable discussion at the recent June hearings focused on whether completing the nuclear project still makes economic sense.

Below is a list that may effect the cost of your homeowner insurance rates.

* A swimming pool (especially with a diving board), a hot tub or a trampoline.

* A dangerous condition on your property (like cracked steps or a low spot that collects water or ice) that could injure someone. If the injured party files a claim with his or her insurance company, your rates will rise.

* Having a pit bull, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher or wolf mix. These breeds affect your insurance rates because dog bites cost insurers about $310 million annually.

Ways to help off set rate-raisers

* Install a pool safety cover, have the pool fully in-fence or both

* Fix or have a Handyman fix any dangerous conditions on your property like cracked steps or a low spot that collects water or ice. If you are a Handyman you may want to point these type of dangerous conditions out to your client

* Some insurance company are more accepting of Pit bull, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher if you have a secured back yard where they can not get out.

With several key commissions, the firm continues to consolidate its position as one of the region’s top transportation experts.  Kansas City, MO. (June 15, 2015) – ENR Texas & Louisiana, a leading regional construction magazine, honored HNTB Corporation as the publication’s “Design Firm of the Year.”  HNTB was recognized for multiple recent accomplishments in Texas and Louisiana:

If you are installing new siding, or paying someone to installed new siding, choose Class A rated fire-resistant materials such as metal, fiber-cement shingles and clapboards, or masonry. By choosing these materials it can help to reduce your homeowner’s insurance premium by up to 20 percent, especially in dry areas of the country that are more susceptible to fire damage.

A cut sling was the cause of the dropped load accident in Manhattan last month, according to a confidential source familiar with the investigation.

The roughly 13-ton air conditioner fell as it was being lifted into place at the top of 261 Madison Ave., falling 30 stories to the street below early on Sunday morning, May 31. The accident resulted in only minor injuries.

The load fell because the synthetic sling used to lift it in place was cut, most likely because the softener used to protect the sling was cut by a sharp edge on the bottom of the load, the source said. The softener has yet to be found.

Average construction backlogs in the South, including Texas and Louisiana, surpassed nine months during the final quarter of 2014, a feat regional builders haven’t achieved since the first quarter of the year, according to data compiled by Washington, D.C.-based Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Backlogs in the region rose .30 months, to 9.29 months, in quarter-to-quarter comparisons but declined .36 months, from 9.65 months, in year-over-year comparisons for the same period, data indicate.

Professional liability, also known as errors and omissions insurance (E&O) is best for LLCs that provide professional services. For example, a doctor will need a form of professional liability known as malpractice insurance, which is specialized for the medical field, while an investment firm needs E&O coverage for advice provided to clients that can potentially result in a financial loss.

Average construction backlogs in the South, including Texas and Louisiana, surpassed nine months during the final quarter of 2014, a feat regional builders haven’t achieved since the first quarter of the year, according to data compiled by Washington, D.C.-based Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Backlogs in the region rose .30 months, to 9.29 months, in quarter-to-quarter comparisons but declined .36 months, from 9.65 months, in year-over-year comparisons for the same period, data indicate.

You will want to check with your state to determine if this tax is required. It is designed to help cover the costs of unemployment insurance for workers who lose their jobs. You may need to register your company with the state workforce agency as well.

Propelled by a wave of major residential development projects in New York City and Jersey City, N.J., the construction value of the region’s top 30 projects to break ground last year totaled just over $11 billion. While that’s down from $12.7 billion in 2013, it marks the second year in a row that the aggregate total construction value of the region’s top projects has broken the $10-billion mark since the recession began in late 2007.

With regards to disability insurance, some states require businesses to contribute to disability insurance. Whereas workers compensation covers work-related injuries and illnesses, disability insurance covers non-work-related incidents and illness that prevent a worker from returning to work.

Construction employment across the Southwest dipped by 3,400 jobs in January compared to December, led by a month-over-month decline of 1,800 construction jobs in Nevada, a loss of 1,700 jobs in New Mexico and tempered by a very moderate gain in Arizona, according to data by the states and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

All companies operating from a business site should purchase, property insurance. Property Insurance coverage protects your business property from damage or loss due to a covered cause, such as fire. A good commercial property policy will include coverage a variety of things, ranging from the structure of your building to your personal property stored at the business site. Be sure to examine your policy closely for any exclusions.

This type of insurance is typically offered in three forms:

1) Basic: Similar to your homeowner policy, this will cover a list of perils including fire, certain natural disasters, and vandalism. However, it may not cover theft.

2) Broad: This expands the list of perils so that you have added coverage.

3) Special form: Instead of naming the things that are covered, this policy provides the most protection and only lists perils that aren’t covered.

Note that flooding is rarely covered by a commercial property policy.

Miami’s current condo boom, the story goes, began humbly enough with the 2010 start of sales for two projects: Apogee Beach in Hollywood Beach and MyBrickell in Miami. Some were shocked that the developer, Related Group of Florida, was moving ahead in the midst of the Great Recession as foreclosures were souring the national mood and lenders were hardly willing to fund condo construction.

It is important you understand that you can be held responsible for things you do while performing work for your limited liability company. For example, your LLC will most likely not protect you if:

1) If you personally injure someone
2) If you personally guarantee a business loan or debt
3) If you do not manage your business taxes correctly
4) If you intentionally commit a crime or engage in fraudulent or reckless behavior that damages the company
5) Rather than treating your company as a separate business entity, you mix business and personal accounts or expenses

Turning an Art Deco landmark erected 85 years ago into a high-capacity data hub might seem less daunting in a building that was the former headquarters of Western Union Co. But the 1-million-sq-ft structure at 60 Hudson St. in Manhattan—which once housed 70 million ft of wire and 30 miles of conduit, and where nearly all undersea telegraph cables from Europe plugged into the U.S.—still needs a massive transformation to fit its new role as a modern data nerve center.

It is essential that you find the right LLC insurance to protect your business against coverage gaps. One of the key reasons for starting a limited liability company (LLC) is to separate your personal liability from your business operations. As a business owner, you want your personal assets to be protected in case your business is taken to the mat with a liability insurance claim, or worse – a lawsuit.

In 1962, New York officials set up the State University Construction Fund to expedite creation of the State University of New York (SUNY) campus system, double enrollment and give schools a unified appearance based on design guidelines created through coordinated master plans.

It is important to Research the right insurance protection. Handyman insurance protection is a sound investment in your business if you do the right research and get a good policy that is matched to your needs and risks. You may need to do some research to locate the best insurer and policy package for you. Remember that each business is unique, and no one insurance policy is ideal for all people in your line of work. If you take the time to find an insurance agent you trust, you are all the more likely to find a policy that works for you.

When contractors complete the finishing touches on the Georgia Institute of Technology’s $89-million Engineered Biosystems Building (EBB) this spring, the five-story, 218,880-sq-ft LEED Platinum laboratory will go above and beyond just joining the university’s portfolio of high-performing, high-sustainability facilities.

A commercial vehicle insurance policy will typically cover:

* Bodily injury and property damage liability
* Collision damage to your vehicle, regardless of fault
* Comprehensive, or “other than collision” loss, such as theft or damage from severe weather

You can also add optional coverage such as uninsured/underinsured motorists insurance to protect you financially if you are in an accident caused by a driver who does not have sufficient insurance to cover your injuries or property damage.

Wilson & Company Inc. of Denver recently earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement on the replacement of the Pecos Street Bridge over Interstate 70 in Denver in the American Council of Engineering Cos.’ 49th annual Engineering Excellence Awards.

Commercial Vehicle Coverage: Whether you have a van or truck that you use specifically for commercial purposes, or you use your personal vehicle to drive to and from job sites, talk to a knowledgeable insurance agent about whether you need commercial vehicle insurance. Many entrepreneurs and small business owners do not realize that a personal auto policy is often not applicable if an accident occurs while the vehicle is in use for commercial purposes.

Construction firms added jobs in 43 states and the District of Columbia between January 2014 and January 2015 while construction employment increased in 31 between December and January, according to an analysis today of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America.  Association officials noted that further construction gains could be undermined if Congress and the administration fail to address infrastructure funding challenges growing regulatory burdens.

Kiewit’s Denver Union Station Transit Improvements project is officially one of the country’s most significant construction projects of 2014, according to the Associated General Contractors of America, which honored it with a first-place Alliant Build America Award as well as a Merit Award for its partnering efforts.