Construction contracts at all tiers usually include terms requiring certain types of insurance, and often contain related provisions about indemnity. This “boilerplate” can be important if a job goes south, so here’s a short explanation of some of the key terms and how they relate to one another:
Builder’s risk insurance: This is insurance purchased by the owner or general contractor that covers property, equipment, and supplies at the jobsite (and sometimes beyond). It is a form of property or…