In this episode we talk about Florida's construction licensing reciprocity and how to obtain a license in Florida if you have taken an exam or been licensed for less than 10 years in another state.

In this episode we talk about Florida's new licensing statute for contractors who have been licensed in other states for at least 10 years, and Florida's new contractor reciprocity requirements.

In this episode we are joined by Texas construction lawyer, Karalynn Cromeens, author of Quit Getting Screwed: Understanding and Negotiating the Subcontract. We talk about arbitration provisions and the benefits and pitfalls of using arbitration instead of litigation to resolve construction disputes. Find Quit Getting Screwed on Amazon and visit Karalynn's website www.subcontractorinstitute.com.

In this episode we are once again joined by Texas construction lawyer, Karalynn Cromeens, author of Quit Getting Screwed: Understanding and Negotiating the Subcontract. We talk about the dreaded "pay when pay" clause in many subcontracts and how subcontractors can manage and negotiate these provisions to be less onerous. Find Quit Getting Screwed on Amazon and visit Karalynn's website www.subcontractorinstitute.com.

In this episode we are joined by Texas construction lawyer, Karalynn Cromeens, author of Quit Getting Screwed: Understanding and Negotiating the Subcontract. We talk about why subcontractors need to be aware of differences between the bid they submit to get a job and the scope of work attached to the subcontract they sign. Find Quit Getting Screwed on Amazon and visit Karalynn's website www.subcontractorinstitute.com.

In this episode we are joined by Joe Chase from Contractor+ to talk about Defining payment terms in contracts and how to use technology to get paid faster. Learn more about Contractor+ at https://www.contractorplus.app/ and save 15% by using promo code HGFL15!

In this episode we once again are joined by Joe Chase from Contractor+ to talk about defining your scope of work in a contract and the benefits of doing so in real time. Learn more about Contractor+ at https://www.contractorplus.app/ and save 15% by using promo code HGFL15!

In this episode we are joined by Joe Chase from Contractor+ to talk about using electronic signatures to get documents signed faster, Florida's electronic signature laws, and using digital signatures to keep anyone from denying a contract in the future. Learn more about Contractor+ at https://www.contractorplus.app/ and save 15% by using promo code HGFL15!

In this episode we talk about why you shouldn't wait until the deadlines to exercise your lien rights are upon you to take action. Rather, exercising your lien rights should be tied to internal business tasks and needs so that you never have to think about an approaching deadline.

In this episode we talk about the benefits of using a non-disparagement provision in your construction contract, and how you can make sure it complies with the Federal Consumer Review Fairness Act.

In this episode we talk about adding a contract provision that can keep contract negotiations and prior versions of plans or specifications from coming back up during construction and causing problems.

In this episode, we talk with Matt Viator from LevelSet.com about lien waivers, how to use them when you get paid, and what to look out for when signing them. You can learn more about LevelSet by visiting www.levelset.com.

In this episode, we talk with Matt Viator from LevelSet.com about changes orders, how they can impact lien rights, and the best way to manage them to ensure they get paid! You can learn more about LevelSet by visiting www.levelset.com.

In this episode, we talk with Matt Viator from LevelSet.com about how notices to owner and other preliminary notices can be used by contractors to protect payment rights and why it's so important to use them even when things are going well on a project. You can learn more about LevelSet by visiting www.levelset.com.

In this episode, we talk with Matt Viator from LevelSet.com about how a construction contract is one of the most powerful documents for a contractor's business, what provisions they must have, and what many of them are missing. You can learn more about LevelSet by visiting www.levelset.com.

In this episode, we talk with Matt Viator from LevelSet.com about how COVID-19 impacted payments to contractors over 2020, what he sees in store for 2021, and how contractors have been using preliminary notices and liens to protect themselves during these bizarre times. You can learn more about LevelSet by visiting www.levelset.com.

In this episode we talk about adding (1) a duty to cooperate provision, (2) a marketing/photography provision, and a (3) ability to read provision to your contract to ensure that you get what you need from property owners.

In this episode we talk about defining substantial completion in your contract to ensure that you are paid before the completion of a punch list and to keep property owners or contractors from holding up significant payments over minor issues.

In this episode we talk about describing your scope of work in your contract and how this can have an impact on your ability to collect final payment or file construction liens.

In this episode we talk about two common methods of pricing projects -- flat fee versus cost-plus -- and how to address both of them in your contract. We also cover how each type of pricing provision impacts other parts of your construction contract.