Join the RHCA and the experienced construction attorneys at The Cromeens Law Firm for a yearlong education legal series. This series will cover the most important legal aspects needed to run a successful construction business. From mechanic’s liens and employment issues to the do’s and don’ts of the subcontract, you will learn everything needed to be proactive in setting your business up for success. By the end of this series, you will know how to best protect your business, collect the money you are owed, and how to prevent costly lawsuits from ever happening.
January 20, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Understanding the Fine Details – Dangerous contract clauses contractors must understand.
February 17, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Bid & Scope of Work – Learn how to master the initial and sometimes the most important part of a construction agreement, your Bid and the Scope of Work.
March 17, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
How to file a Mechanic’s Lien – Guiding you through the complex and time-sensitive process of filing a mechanic's lien for residential, commercial, and public-works projects.
April 21, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Subcontractor Bonds – Everything you need to know about subcontractor bonds in construction.
May 19, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
It’s All in The Details – Change Orders, Daily Reports & how to prove or defend a Breach of Contract claim.
June 16, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Payment Terms – Learn how to protect yourself from harmful payment terms and collect the money you deserve!
July 21, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Terminations & Defaults– Most of the time the words “termination” and “default” are used interchangeably, but they really mean two very different things. Understanding how defaults and terminations work as referenced in a contract is essential to your company’s success.
August 18, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Collections – Learn how to collect the money you are owed!
September 15, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Do’s & Don’ts of Employment Law in the Construction Industry – Learn about how to classify your employees, how to write an employment agreement, and more. Miss classifications or poorly written employment agreements and employee handbooks can leave you in big trouble.
October 20, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Construction Trust Funds and Misapplication of Funds – Are you prepared to protect your business from a general contractor who misapplies funds that were marked for your job? When it comes down to your business, understanding what construction trust funds are and why they should matter to you is essential!
November 17, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cover Your A** – It is so important you understand what you are signing and what the proactive steps are to protect your company from a dispute that may arise. We will address four important key topics to C.Y.A. in the construction world: submittals, field conditions, prior work, and lien waivers.
December 15, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Dispute Resolutions – Understanding the multiple legal options to resolving a dispute, such as a lawsuit, mediation, arbitration, and more.
