First Rule Contract Manager Unveils Expanded Vision as an AI-Powered Contract Management Solution for the Construction Industry
First Rule Contract Manager Unveils Expanded Vision as an AI-Powered Contract Management Solution for the Construction Industry
Baltimore, MD — November 11, 2024 — First Rule Contract Manager Corporation (FRCM),an advanced AI company, announces its acquisition and expansion of Crowe ContractManager for construction. Having reassembled vital pieces of the Crowe Contract Manager team and combined with Eliot Wagonheim’s team at First Rule Contract Training, FRCM is able to offer an expanded vision for seamless construction contract management, training, and education to companies of every trade and size throughout the construction industry.
FRCM’s platform, built to include the most compelling facets of Crowe Contract Manager for construction, is crafted to streamline workflows, sharpen risk analysis, and enhance collaboration, offering practical tools that fit the needs of diverse teams on and off job sites. An enhanced version of the product is slated for release in early 2025.FRCM combines intuitive design with powerful analytics, making contract management straightforward and impactful.
With features like smart risk scoring, compliance tools, andon-demand contract training, the platform supports teams in adopting best practices and staying aligned on essential contract elements. FRCM’s dedicated customer success teamensures that users—from boots-on-the-ground professionals to C-suite level executives—have the support needed at every step.
“FRCM’s development is rooted in understanding the demands construction companiesface every day, especially when it comes to training and consistency,” said Co-CEORhonda Huismann. “With seamless access to tools that not only manage contracts butalso equip teams to fully understand and implement them, FRCM and First Rule ContractTraining together provide a unique advantage to construction professionals.
”Co-CEO and construction attorney Eliot Wagonheim, FRCM’s “Contract Coach,” shared his insights on FRCM’s holistic design: “Our goal was to create a platform to simplify the workflow of every contract's lifecycle. FRCM empowers every team member to confidently manage, understand, and uphold contract terms.
”Reflecting on the transition, founding team members expressed excitement for FRCM to serve construction professionals in a greater capacity. “I’m thrilled to continue building ona platform I’m passionate about, with a team and product that have such incredible market potential,” shared Conner Lillig, Business Analyst and founding team member.“What was developed previously set the stage, and now, under First Rule, we’re ready to write the next chapter.” Lillig, along with other original founding members Huismann, Simon Vance, and Wade Markley, transitioned together, preserving core values and drivingnew levels of innovation and expanding market reach under FRCM.
FRCM is positioned to serve as a trusted partner for both general contractors andsubcontractors across all trades seeking a streamlined, supportive approach to contractand risk management. The FRCM team is dedicated to helping construction professionalsreduce contract complexity, enhance compliance, and improve project outcomes.