81.   Often the contractors are young, profitless dot-coms scrambling for a permanent foothold.

82.   Our architect got the building permit, but our contractor was responsible for arranging interim inspections.

83.   Scheduled deliveries were not met and contractors were being paid premiums to speed up delivery.

84.   Secondly, the contractor should be able to work very closely with your insurance company to determine that your repairs are necessary.

85.   Shares of oilfield service companies fell on concern that drilling contractors may be get less money for renting rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.

86.   Smaller contractors are especially dependent on public works projects -- two-fifths of all construction orders come from the government.

87.   Small wonder that contractors are quick to observe that a major remodeling job often leads to a divorce.

88.   Some contractors are so busy and so short of help that apprentices are the only way to expand their business.

89.   Small and mid-sized contractors were hurt the most, as rumors about their imminent failure slammed shares.

90.   Sometimes, contractors are just two-timers.