Working as a contractor involves some degree of financial risk. Companies or individuals will often hire you and only pay a fraction of the total cost for a project up front. You might demand the cost of supplies as a deposit, but that could mean that your labor goes...

No large construction dispute is ever totally error-free. Whether you’re an owner, general contractor or subcontractor, a time-consuming dispute can damage your credibility and your finances significantly. That makes it wise to invest your energy into avoiding those...