A surety bond involves three parties: the principal (the person who has won the project contract), the obligee (person who is the owner of the project) and the surety (the surety bond Company who provides the surety). The principal assures that they will fulfill and complete the project requirement on time with accordance to the contract. The surety bonds specifically used in construction are called construction surety bonds. Continue reading Types of Contract Surety Bond
Differences between a Contract Surety Bond and a Traditional Insurance Policy
by Nielson Hoover Group |People often get confused between a contract surety bond and traditional insurance policies. Although both surety bonds are oftentimes offered by insurance companies and are regulated by state insurance departments, insurance and sureties are used for different purposes. These are the primary distinctions between the two: Continue reading Differences between a Contract Surety Bond and a Traditional Insurance Policy
Three Popular Types of Surety Bonds
by Nielson Hoover Group |A surety bond is a written agreement between three parties: the principal, the obligee and the surety. Below are three of the most popular types of surety bonds in Georgia: Continue reading Three Popular Types of Surety Bonds
A Guide about How Performance Bond Works
by Nielson Hoover Group |A Performance Bond is a written assurance that the project will be completed as per the terms of the contract. The parties involved in this type of bond include: Continue reading A Guide about How Performance Bond Works
Are You Aware of Different bonds in Construction Contracts?
by Nielson Hoover Group |A sound financing and reliable contractor is what the owners of the construction project need these days. Construction bonds or contract bonds are basically a type of surety bond, which is required to protect the owner of the project against monetary loss in case of non-performance or another party (contractor). These bonds are generally issued by an insurance company or a bank, also known as Surety Company, as a guarantee that the project will be completed by the specific contractor as per the plans and specifications of the construction project. In the event of default and termination of the contractor, the surety will ensure the project is completed.
The different kinds of bonds in construction contracts are:
Bid bond: It is a guarantee to the owner of the project that the job will be performed at the bid amount. In case the bid is not honored by the contractor, a claim can be raised against the bid bond.
Performance bond: It guarantees that the contractor will complete the contract as per its terms within the specified period of time. It the contractor fails to do so, the owner may call upon the surety to hand over the contract to a new contractor or to pay the costs to complete the contract.
Payment bond: It guarantees that all the payments that are due to the sub-contractors, suppliers and others will be paid on behalf of the contractor.
A better understanding of all these bonds is a must, especially if you are working in a construction industry.
