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.Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida con

Ep 28 - How Out of State Contractors Can Apply for Licenses in Florida - Pt 1

Feb 8th, 2021 14m 36s

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.Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida constr

Ep 27 - The Benefits and Drawbacks of Arbitration Clauses

Jan 27th, 2021 19m 18s

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 arbitratio

Ep 26 - Avoiding, Negotiating, and Managing "Pay When Paid" Clauses

Jan 25th, 2021 12m 3s

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 ho

Ep 25 - How Subcontractors Get Screwed When The Scope of Work Doesn't Match the Bid

Jan 22nd, 2021 16m 6s

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

Ep 24 - Defining Payment Terms in Your Construction Contract

Jan 20th, 2021 14m 30s

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 pr

Ep 23 - Defining Your Scope of Work to Match What You Plan to Do

Jan 18th, 2021 10m 16s

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 1

Ep 22 - Using Electronic Signatures and Verification to Keep Contracts Secure

Jan 15th, 2021 12m 4s

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 th

Ep 21 - Why You Should Ignore Construction Lien Deadlines: Exercising Your Lien Rights When Your Business Needs You To

Jan 13th, 2021 15m 23s

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

Ep 20 - How to Legally Curb Negative Reviews with Your Construction Contract

Jan 12th, 2021 12m 51s

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. Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida co

Ep 19 - How to Keep Contract Negotiations from Coming Back to Bite You

Jan 6th, 2021 12m 26s

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. Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florid

Ep 18 - The Four Most Powerful Documents for Contractors - Pt 4 - Lien Waivers

Jan 4th, 2021 14m 22s

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.Visit www.hammerngavel

Ep 17 - The Four Most Powerful Documents for Contractors - Pt 3 - Change Orders

Dec 30th, 2020 12m 49s

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.Visit www

Ep 16 - The Four Most Powerful Documents for Contractors - Pt 2 - Preliminary Notices

Dec 28th, 2020 12m 20s

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

Ep 15 - The Four Most Powerful Documents for Contractors - Pt 1 - Contracts

Dec 23rd, 2020 12m 48s

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 mo

Ep 14 - How Has COVID-19 Impacted Payments to Contractors

Dec 21st, 2020 9m 39s

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 d

Ep 13 - Three Key Provisions to Have for Contracts with a Property Owner

Dec 18th, 2020 11m 45s

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. Visit www.hammerngave

Ep 12 - Defining Substantial Completion to Protect Your Final Payment

Dec 16th, 2020 12m 7s

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.V

Ep 11 - Describing the Scope of Work in Your Contract

Dec 14th, 2020 9m 31s

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. Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida construction law and l

Ep 10 - Setting the Price for a Project in your Construction Contract

Dec 9th, 2020 8m 48s

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 con

Ep 9 - Who Should Be a Party to Your Construction Contract?

Dec 7th, 2020 9m 30s

Over the next few weeks, we're going to take a deep dive on construction contracts and the provisions you should include in them. This episode provides a general overview of how to make sure your concerns about a project are addressed in a cont

Ep 8 - A New Case Gives Contractors the Ability to Combat Negative Online Reviews

Nov 20th, 2020 9m 43s

In this episode we talk about a new case decided in Miami-Dade County, where an appellate court affirmed that a contractor was entitled to damages for false comments made by a homeowner to the Better Business Bureau, HomeAdvisor, and the Depart

Ep 7 - How to Terminate a Difficult Client

Nov 18th, 2020 8m 48s

In this episode, we talk about how to use contractual provisions to limit a difficult conduct or give you a way out of contract. This includes when a property owner is threatening to leave you a bad review in an attempt to gain leverage over yo

Ep 6 - Terms for Subcontractor Agreements and How to Use Them

Nov 4th, 2020 13m 40s

In this episode we talk about the need for a subcontractor agreement, provisions to consider having in one, and how to use a subcontractor agreement effectively on your projects.Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida construction law and l

Ep 5 - What Are the Minimum Requirements for a Construction Contract

Nov 2nd, 2020 11m 26s

In this episode we talk about the bare minimum for construction contracts -- what do you have to have in them under Florida law, what is good to have in them, and why you should have more than one contract for your projects. Visit www.hammernga