1.   As a result, too many private contractors fail to deliver what they promise-or worse, commit fraud.

2.   Contractors are failing because land prices, which have declined six straight years, are still falling.

3.   Contractors are failing because land prices, which have declined six straight years, are still falling, suppressing demand for new housing and offices.

4.   Could taxpayers be left holding the bag during lengthy court battles if a contractor failed to deliver as promised?

5.   It also can be risky to firms if their contractors fail to deliver.

6.   Nine Kia contractors failed since the group was placed under bankruptcy protection last month as banks and other finance companies are reluctant to refinance debts.

7.   On occasion, however, a general contractor will fail to make those payments.

8.   She said she believed that in this case a contractor failed to list all its subcontractors.

9.   Sometimes the contractor fails to pay the subcontractors, like electricians and plumbers, who then demand payment from the owner.

10.   The laborers have elected delegates to work on their behalf when a contractor fails to pay them or gives them less than the agreed wage.