Construction Trust Funds
Welcome to a comprehensive guide on construction trust funds and why trust is essential in the construction industry. Building projects are complex...
The Termination for Convenience Clause
If your subcontract contains a termination for convenience clause, the general contractor isn’t held to the same standard and can walk away from their obligations to you at any time.
May 2023 on The Quit Getting Screwed Construction Podcast
In a world filled with complexities and challenges, the Quit Getting Screwed Construction Podcast offers diverse perspectives in a valuable platform...
Why You Need an Up-to-Date Residential Contract
We have contractor clients all over the country and one of the first questions we get when we talk about their contracts is, “I am not sure it is up...
Why Negotiate Your Commercial Subcontract
TCLF Owner and Managing Partner Karalynn Cromeens answers the question "Why should you negotiate your commercial subcontract?" I can remember the...
Change Orders in Construction: Extra Work vs. Additional Work
Change orders are essential in the construction industry, and every contractor must be ready when there is a change in plans. In this blog, we’ll look at some specific contract language in change orders: extra work vs. additional work.
The Texas Prompt Payment Act for Construction Projects
If you’re a contractor or subcontractor working in the construction industry in Texas, you’ll want to pay attention to the Texas Prompt Payment Act. This important state law governs payment practices for construction projects in Texas.
Celebrating Women in Construction Week
The construction industry has traditionally been male-dominated, but times are changing, and more women are breaking through the barriers to pave the way for future generations. As we celebrate Women in Construction Week from March 5 to March 11, it is important to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women in the field.
Construction Law Lessons Learned in the Courtroom
Some of the best lessons we can learn about how the industry is developing and what is trending can be found in the courtroom, but you should not have to end up there to find them out!
Karalynn Cromeens’ 2022 Guest Podcasts
2022 was a fantastic year for construction podcasts, and The Quit Getting Screwed Construction Podcast was not the only podcast to reach new heights...
The Quit Getting Screwed Construction Podcast 2022 Recap
2022 was a huge year for The Quit Getting Screwed Construction Podcast. In this blog, we recap last year’s most popular episodes.
Construction Contracts: The Prime Contract
The prime contact is by far the most in-depth of the contracts we’ve discussed so far. Not only does it include the same provisions and clauses that protect your work in a remodel/repair contract, but it also has a lot of other details that cover your ass!