Contractify FAQs
Contractify’s legal services and how it can transform your project delivery
Have a question about Contractify, or a construction contract issue?
Our useful FAQs are here to help.
Explore what Contractify is, how it works, and how it can help you to minimise dispute risks and deliver your projects on budget and on time.
Browse through our FAQs below and if you have any questions on building contract, or construction disputes that we have not answered here, or would like further information, you can get in touch with our friendly team.
Call us on (02) 8239 6500 or send us a message via our contact form and we will get back to you.
About Contractify
What is Contractify?
Contractify is a new legal subscription service and app for builders, contractors and subcontractors, that makes it easy for you to properly manage your contract administration process and get fast legal advice if you have a problem.
Delivered through a smartphone and web-based app that you can set up in just minutes, Contractify connects you to Kreisson’s expert team of construction and engineering lawyers, who are ready to help whenever you have a contract query, a contract issue, or a construction or engineering dispute.
Simply upload your contract into your personal workspace and collaborate with your own dedicated team of lawyers from any device. In addition to support, you can also improve your contract administration with training from our experienced lawyers to ensure your contract administration process addresses all eventualities and protects your business going forward.
Who can use Contractify?
Contractify is designed for small to large-scale building and tier 1 construction and engineering companies, who need quick access to legal advice from experienced industry lawyers. Contractify essentially acts as your in-house lawyer for all contract administration and dispute matters, at every project stage from inception through to completion, at an affordable fixed monthly cost which will be scaled depending on the level of your requirements.
What are the benefits of Contractify?
If you are confused by contract terms, worried that your current contracts leave you at risk of a dispute or want to ensure that your contract administration processes are adquate, then Contractify is for you.
Through Contractify’s accessible and on-demand legal advice and training support, we will help you to understand your contract and to identify and manage your legal and commercial risk during project delivery, so you can fulfil your contractual obligations, minimise and resolve disputes, and improve your contract administration for a more efficient project delivery process.
See how Contractify works here.
Who is Kreisson?
Kreisson is the legal practice behind Contractify. One of Sydney’s top construction and commercial law firms, we support small to large-scale construction, building, and engineering companies throughout New South Wales and Australia.
As expert construction, engineering, and building dispute lawyers, we know only too well the problems caused by improper contract administration.
Our experienced lawyers have an in-depth understanding of the issues and risks of your project delivery process. We can expertly clarify and resolve even the most complex contract issues, for the best outcome for your business.
You can learn more about Kreisson here.
Contractify services and usage FAQs
What legal services and help do I get through Contractify?
Contractify is your quick and easy one-stop legal solution for all your contract administration and building dispute matters – the key things that can stop your projects from progressing and targets being met.
Through Contractify, you can get expert legal guidance to understand your contractual obligations, fast legal advice in the event of a problem, and help to resolve any disputes quickly and effectively. You can also upskill your contract administration team with our dedicated contract administration training.
What if I need additional legal services or bespoke building contract help?
Contractify can help with all types of legal issues arising from bespoke and standard form contracts.
Through Contractify, you can easily arrange additional legal assistance and legal services, with the advantage of working with lawyers that already understand your business and the sectors you work in.
Just get in touch with us via your Contractify app.
Can I access my Contractify app from any device?
Yes, Contractify is downloadable from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, so you can connect to our lawyers anytime, from anywhere.
The Contractify is additionally accessible via a web browser.
Can I add people from my company team to the Contractify portal?
Yes, it is easy to add people from your company into your Contractify app. Please contact the Contractify Admin via the Contractify app – minimal monthly charges apply per user.
Can you help if I have a construction dispute or contract dispute issue?
Yes, at Kreisson we specialise in construction dispute resolution and contract risk mitigation. We help contractors, building companies, and engineering companies all over Australia to successfully resolve all types of contract; construction and security of payment disputes and manage contract risks that arise during the tender, delivery and following completion of projects. In the event of a dispute or threat of legal action, you can get prompt legal advice via your Contractify app, or call our lawyers on (02) 8239 6500.
Can you review my existing construction contracts?
Yes – detailed contract reviews and any due diligence considerations that are needed before entering into a major contract are bespoke legal services that you can arrange via your Contractify app, or by calling our team on (02) 8239 6500.
I have an on-site issue and need urgent legal advice – can you help?
Yes – just contact your dedicated legal team via the Contractify app. The Contractify Admin will have visibility of all requests and redirect you to the next available lawyer in the event your dedicated legal team is unavailable.
Alternatively, call our lawyers now for immediate help on (02) 8239 6500.
What construction contract or dispute experience do you have?
As a team, our lawyers have decades of accumulated legal experience in construction and engineering contracts and disputes. We have extensive expertise in all types of construction projects, from residential developments, commercial, and industrial, to heavy infrastructure projects.
Contractify Membership FAQs
How do I join Contractify?
It is easy to get Contractify set up for your business. Just navigate to our Get Started page for step-by-step details and to arrange your free discovery call with our team. If you need help to sign up, just call us on (02) 8239 6500
How do I contact a construction lawyer once I’ve joined?
Simply log in to the Contractify app and connect with our lawyers in just a few clicks. Through the app, you’ll have access to your own personal workspace, with your own dedicated legal team. Here, you can ask legal queries, upload your contract documents, and arrange meetings as required.
How much does Contractify cost?
Contractify gives you the reassurance of ongoing legal help and advice for a single fixed cost determined upon scoping your requirements. For additional legal services beyond Contractify, we will provide you with a fully inclusive, transparent quote.
Is there a minimum joining period?
No – Contractify is designed to be flexible to suit your project calendar. You can cancel Contractify at any time, just submit a Cancel Subscription reqest via the Contractify app, or call us on (02) 8239 6500.
Contractify contract administration training FAQs
What sort of training support does Contractify offer?
Our contract administration training helps you to improve your contract administration procedures, for a more effective and smooth project delivery process that protects your business and reduces the likelihood of contract issues and disputes. You will learn all about contract legalities, obligations, risks, terms, and key clauses, from our expert construction lawyers.
Is the contract administration training at an additional cost?
On-the-job, real-time training is included as part of your Contractify monthly subscription.
For other in-depth topical workshops in-office or online, please contact your dedicated Contractify legal team via the Contractify app. Costs apply.
Building dispute FAQs
What are the common causes of building disputes?
Payment issues, variation claims, delay and disruption claims, extension of time claims; not understanding the contract and its deliverables, not meeting your obligations, miscommunication, and improper documentation are all common causes of building disputes. A number of these issues can be avoided however with effective contract administration, which is where Contractify can help.
How do I reduce the likelihood of a dispute?
Proper contract administration procedures will help you to avoid common causes of disputes, reduce your risk, and protect your rights. By having effective contract administration, you will always understand your contracts, your contractual obligations, and what to do in the event of a problem.
It is easy to improve your contract administration process with Contractify – see how it works here
What do I do if someone disputes my work/contract obligations?
In the event of a dispute or threat of a dispute, it is vital to get prompt legal advice, to help you resolve issues quickly and effectively. Just connect to Contractify’s legal team through the Contractify app or call us on (02) 8239 6500 for urgent legal assistance.
Ready to improve your project delivery process?
Head to our Get Started page to arrange your discovery call and Contractify log in.
If you have any questions, contact us here or call our team on (02) 8239 6500.