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Don’t Skimp on the Graphics for a Soft Cost Insurance Claim

by John March 1, 2010

In the wake of a major accident or delay on a construction project, don’t start pinching pennies when it comes to the graphics needed to submit a soft cost insurance claim. Every soft cost insurance claim should contain two critical graphics.
The first is the “Extent of Damage” graphic.  This graphic is a general schematic of [...]

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Developers: The General Contractor Can Cost You Millions On A Construction Delay in Completion Insurance Claim

by John February 15, 2010

When you are the developer of a commercial property, a lot is riding on your general contractor, and never more so than when you must submit a construction delay in completion insurance claim.  The general contractor is the person in charge of building the project, making sure all of the subcontractors get paid, and keeping [...]

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Flip Video Camera Can Help Document a Soft Cost or Delay in Completion Claim

by John February 3, 2010
The Flip video camcorder can help you.

When a major construction project experiences a loss, a contractor is suddenly faced with the daunting task of documentation for the insurance claim.  To document a construction soft cost or delay in completion insurance claim, the insured party should video tape the damage, recovery, and general project progress on a weekly basis.
If you’re the “Clerk [...]

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How to Document a Construction Delay in Completion or Soft Cost Claim

by John December 27, 2009

Developers often run into trouble when they make claims for delay in completion or soft cost claims.  These claims are triggered when damage to the construction causes a delay in the planned completion date.  Many of the problems associated with proving these claims can be minimized by meticulously documenting the damage and recovery efforts beginning [...]

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