Connecticut Devises Safe Workplace Rules for “Essential” Employees
The Governor of Connecticut, Ned LaMont, has outlined novel guidelines for workers employed at establishments deemed “essential” and fully operational by the state. These rules are intended to keep all workers safe and reduce their…
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NJ Governor Stops All “Non-Essential” Construction Indefinitely
As of 8pm on April 8th, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey will sign an executive order instructing all non-essential construction across the Garden State to cease until further notice. This rule comes weeks…
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Boston Mayor Pauses Non-Essential Construction Until Further Notice
To slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced he is extending the city’s order to halt “non-essential” construction for permitted sites. As the Commonwealth of Massachusetts continues to battle this…
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More States Issue “Stay-At-Home” Orders Except for “Essential Activities”
A growing number of states in America are enacting “stay-at-home” orders to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and encourage all Americans to continue social distancing. The directives to keep residents in their homes,…
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The Potential Impact COVID-19 Will Have on Contract Surety
The coronavirus pandemic fosters a plethora of uncertainty for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and sureties. In every state across America, guidelines are being put in place to determine if construction is an “essential” infrastructure to…
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New Hampshire Instructs “Non-Essential Businesses” to Close Operations
On March 27, 2020, Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire officially ordered all businesses who do not offer “essential” services to their customers to close physical in-person operations by 11:59PM of that day. All companies…
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Construction Deemed “Essential” in New York
To help fend off the nascent coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, the state of New York has halted all but “essential” statewide services. Gyms, restaurants, bars and various other businesses are closing their doors to comply with…
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When Contractors Over or Underbill
Over or underbilling by a contractor can be a big problem for obtaining your bid and performance bonds from your surety bonding company. According to generally accepted accounting principals, contractors should report earnings based on the percentage…
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Surety Bond Ensures No Added Construction Costs Despite Contractor Default
A Performance Bond has ensured that no additional construction costs will incur despite a delay caused by a defaulting contractor working on a Reynoldsburg, Ohio fire station. A new Truro Township fire station was set…
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