Though obtaining insurance coverage for this peril may not be on our radar, it's something property owners simply can't afford to overlook anymore. All signs point to an imminent large-scale earthquake being past-due, and this isn't great news for those living near the fault zones...

Builders and contractors working in California know very well that the cost of doing business here can be challenging, to say the least. But what exactly are the top challenges facing contractors that may have some surprising solutions? Number one on the list may surprise you…