Contract Basics Presentation with the Architectural Woodwork Institute – August 5th
Is there anything scarier than not understanding your construction contracts and what you are signing? It’s imperative that you understand what’s expected of you in your contract because whatever you sign in a subcontract will be used against you. There are so many harmful contract terms and signing one bad contract can land you in […]
Quit Getting Screwed Presentation with the Architectural Woodwork Institute – August 19th
“Should I sign a subcontract that puts my company at risk? Or should I refuse to sign and lose the job?” Every day, subcontractors across all trades face the same critical dilemma. It’s imperative you know which provisions are the riskiest, which ones should be avoided, and how to negotiate them. Attorney and best-selling author […]
Tacos and Tequila GC Bidding Event with The Blue Book Network – Powered by The Dodge Construction Network – August 18th
Join us on August 18th, 2022, for a premier member event with The Blue Book Building & Construction Network®, powered by Dodge Construction Network. Fellow members InfoVine will be hosting at their new facility in Houston. Mingle with other members and featured GC’s Frost Construction Company Inc. and Bedrock International Group, LLC as they discuss upcoming projects. This won’t be one you’ll want to miss. Join […]
Success with Your First Commercial Construction Subcontract
Whether you are looking for a change from the residential construction world or are starting your own gig as a commercial subcontractor, this article will uncover some booby traps that can end your career as a commercial contractor before you even start.
Residential Contractor Rights: An Overview
In almost all states the residential contractor is given the right to fix any claimed defects before the homeowner can sue you. Residential contractor rights give you the advantage of great protections; knowing how to protect yourself best is essential, especially when growing your business.
Breaking Down Bonds
What You Need to Know to Protect Your Business Like many legal elements in the construction industry, bonds can be difficult to understand and mistaking the use and purpose of a bond can be detrimental to your business. Karalynn Cromeens of The Cromeens Law Firm contributed a piece to the US Glass Magazine to explain […]
Subcontracting Contracts
Differences in Your Contract Whether You Are a Sub, an Employee, or an Independent Contractor Did you know that the amount of control you have on a project could be a major factor in determining the language that needs to be included in your contract? Karalynn Cromeens of The Cromeens Law Firm made a guest […]
Educating Your Audience with Attorney Karalynn Cromeens
What You Don’t Know WILL Hurt There’s a misperception that educating your clients on a skill or service could potentially equip them with enough information to fire you and do it themselves. Karalynn Cromeens of The Cromeens Law Firm speaks with John Hinson of The Spotlight Branding podcast to debunk this opinion. Karalynn has stood […]
What Does Insurance Coverage Really Include?
In this blog post, learn why insurance is an absolute necessity in any industry. Because it works so uniquely in construction, you need to be sure you know how it can work for you and what blind spots it may leave exposed.
Women 4 Women Interview
Karalynn’s “Why” for Working in a Male Dominated Industry Being a woman in business can be challenging, but it also has its rewards. Weighing out the pros and cons, Karalynn Cromeens of The Cromeens Law Firm chats with Suhaiba Neill of The Full Circle Business to discuss her “why” for choosing to work in construction. […]