Post Judgment Collections
A judgment is just a piece of paper. But did you know that you can turn that paper into cold hard cash through what lawyers like to call Post Judgment Collections? There are specific ways you can collect on those judgments, but litigation is costly, and just how do you decide to move forward with […]
Why You Should Not Sign a GMP Contract
If you do not add a provision to any contract you sign that allows you to recover any increase in material costs or extra time for any material shortage, you are basically signing a GMP contract. A GMP contract shifts the risk of increased material costs and an extended completion date onto the contractor. Signing a GMP contract right now would be very dangerous for your company because you would have to eat any increased costs.
Protecting Your Business Against Rising Material Costs
The unpredictability of material costs is dangerous ground for contractors. If you don’t add the appropriate language into your contracts, you will have to eat the increased cost of materials, and you could be liable for delay damages if you don’t get your materials on time.
Subcontractor & Supplier Lien Webinar with Jessica Mora July 12, 2021
Our Lien webinar is an all-in-one training that includes residential, commercial, public works, and retainage information that is crucial to understand to best protect yourself on the front-end. Learn everything you need to know about the subcontractor and supplier liens process and how to get paid for what is rightfully yours.
The SiteShed: Treacherous Contract Terms
The Bad Guys Within The Construction Industry Just like any other industry, there are “bad guys” in construction. These are the builders or owners who set out to take advantage of their subcontractors and/or employees. They do this by writing up lazy contracts that are not set up to protect their workers. Karalynn Cromeens stops […]
Today in Trades: Common Subcontract Mistakes with Karalynn Cromeens
Knowing When it’s Time For a Change in The Construction Industry Karalynn Cromeens was a guest on ‘Today in Trades’ hosted by Jim Evans to talk about common subcontract mistakes in construction. For all the subcontractors out there wondering how to be better and quit getting screwed, all the answers are here. One of the […]
The Importance of Documentation and Timekeeping
Employment documentation is extremely preventive, so having the appropriate documents prepared and keeping them up to date can ensure your business is much safer overall.
The Roofer Show: 266 Quit Getting Screwed With Karalynn Cromeens
Let a Lawyer Handle the Legal Stuff To have a successful transaction in the construction industry, everything from contracts to expectations must be clear and concise. Karalynn Cromeens joins “The Roofer Show” to talk about all things construction. From liens and collections to arbitration and getting paid, navigating the industry can become confusing. As a […]
Non-Compete Clauses: How to Protect Against Competition
The best practice for non-compete clauses is to speak with an employment law attorney that knows your business and can effectively create restrictive covenants. Doing so will save your business both time and money while legally giving you the maximum protection allowed under the law.
Power to the Trades: Episode #24 Karalynn Cromeens from the Subcontractor Institute
How Good Contracts and Clouds Can Save The Day Karalynn Cromeens joined eSUB Construction Software’s podcast “Power to the Trades” to chime in on the topic of the power inherent within the construction industry. Cromeens states that she feels there is power in working in the trades, folks just always don’t know how much. For […]