Homeowners are increasingly being asked to front large chunks of cash long before a contractor swings a hammer, a shift in payment timing that quietly transfers risk from the professional to you. When ...

Paying a contractor in full for work on your home does not always protect you from financial risk. If that contractor fails ...

A new database offers profiles of general contractors that include information on how fast or slowly they pay subcontractors. The free service offered by Levelset provides in-depth information on ...

Quick pay programs for subcontractors, set up through general contractors, alleviate cash flow challenges and stabilize ...

Madison Utilities reports a fraud incident involving a diverted contractor payment, with customer accounts secure.