How Not To Get Screwed as A Contractor
Work Smarter, Not Harder Getting screwed as a contractor happens far too often, and many times the toughest situations are avoidable. Karalynn Cromeens of The Cromeens Law Firm sits with Nate Wadsworth, host of the Essential Craftsmen podcast to discuss how NOT to get screwed. One of the most effective ways to avoid getting screwed […]
#462: PRO Talk With Construction Attorney Karalynn Cromeens
Don’t Forget to Include The Clause Karalynn Cromeens of the Cromeens Law Firm sits with host Patrick McCombe on The Fine Homebuilding Podcast to advise contractors on how to prevent themselves from having to learn the hard way when it comes to bad construction contracts. Contract clauses and provisions can serve as a huge advantage […]
License to Work: Construction Contracts Can Become Unenforceable
How to Stop Your Contract From Becoming Invalid There are a lot of ins and outs to contracts, and it is important to understand all parts to avoid any confusion. Karalynn Cromeens wrote a piece for the US Glass discussing contract provisions that can make parts of or your entire contract invalid. As scary as […]
Daily Reports Are Not Just A Pain In The Ass
Covering All The Bases in Construction Have you ever been in a situation where you and another party couldn’t get on the same page about what took place and when while working on a project? Well, that’s what daily reports are all about. Karalynn Cromeens of the Cromeens Law Firm wrote a helpful article for […]
Construction Executive: Improve Cash Flow With a Consistent Collection Strategy
Key Components to a Consistent Collections Strategy Nobody ever wants to find themselves working for free, but it happens more often than not in the construction industry. Karalynn Cromeens of the Cromeens Law Firm wrote an article for Construction Executive to give tips on how to successfully collect your payments on time. If you’re proactive, […]
Profit Tool Belt: EP 138 – Stories and Legal Advice for Contractors
All The Legal Advice a Contractor Could Need Karalynn Cromeens of the Cromeens Law Firm sat with the Profit Tool Belt podcast and Dominic Rubino to give tips about how to better understand your contracts so that they are fair for all parties. She discusses complex legalese and how to break it down in plain […]
Does The New Infrastructure Bill Have You Thinking About Federal Projects
Bigger Doesn’t Always Mean Better Federal projects may sound like the crème da le crème for construction right now after the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill officially launched. Karalynn Cromeens of the Cromeens Law Firm wrote a piece for the Construction Citizen blog diving deep into why contractors should be wary. Covering bonds, slow pay, and […]
Karalynn Speaks at the 2022 Finishing Contractors Association Leadership Conference
Karalynn Collaborates at FCA’s Leadership Conference / March 23 – 26 Karalynn is honored to have been selected to be a speaker at the Finishing Contractors Association’s International Leadership Council meeting this month in Las Vegas. She was thrilled to have discussed with some of the top finishing contractors across the country about protecting and growing […]
Contracts, Provisions, and Legalese, Oh My
Delving into the Dangers of Defects and Delays No one wants to spend time redoing a job that they’ve already put time and energy into. Karalynn Cromeens of the Cromeens Law Firm wrote a piece for US Glass magazine to explain why you may end up responsible for redoing the work if it has been […]
All About Contracts – When Uncontrollable Things Happen
Preparation for the Unpredictable If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that regardless of what life may throw at you, you must be prepared to adjust. Many contractors are still being hit by the effects of COVID. Dealing with an increase in material prices, access to material, and tremendous delays can be ALOT happening […]