Subcontractor
noun
A person or company that does a part of the job that another person or company is responsible for.
The construction company hired a subcontractor to handle the electrical work for the new building.
Often appears as...
- independent subcontractor
- electrical subcontractor
noun
In legal context, a person or business that has a contract with a main contractor to provide some portion of the work.
The main contractor is responsible for the work done by the subcontractor as per the law.
Often appears as...
- legal subcontractor
- subcontractor agreement
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
noun
A person or company that does a part of the job that another person or company is responsible for.
The construction company hired a subcontractor to handle the electrical work for the new building.
Often appears as...
- independent subcontractor
- electrical subcontractor
noun
In legal context, a person or business that has a contract with a main contractor to provide some portion of the work.
The main contractor is responsible for the work done by the subcontractor as per the law.
Often appears as...
- legal subcontractor
- subcontractor agreement
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Responsibility Chain
Understand that while subcontractors do specific jobs, the main contractor oversees overall responsibility.
If the painting is poor, the main contractor answers for the subcontractor's work.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Skills
Subcontractors are often hired because they have specialized skills or equipment the main contractor lacks.
We need a subcontractor with expertise in stained glass to complete this project.
Pro Tip 3/3Collaborative Work
A subcontractor usually works in tandem with other contractors to complete complex projects.
The subcontractors will need to coordinate for the installation of the HVAC system.
Pro Tip 1/3Responsibility Chain
Understand that while subcontractors do specific jobs, the main contractor oversees overall responsibility.
If the painting is poor, the main contractor answers for the subcontractor's work.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Skills
Subcontractors are often hired because they have specialized skills or equipment the main contractor lacks.
We need a subcontractor with expertise in stained glass to complete this project.
Pro Tip 3/3Collaborative Work
A subcontractor usually works in tandem with other contractors to complete complex projects.
The subcontractors will need to coordinate for the installation of the HVAC system.
Pro Tip 1/3Responsibility Chain
Understand that while subcontractors do specific jobs, the main contractor oversees overall responsibility.
If the painting is poor, the main contractor answers for the subcontractor's work.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Skills
Subcontractors are often hired because they have specialized skills or equipment the main contractor lacks.
We need a subcontractor with expertise in stained glass to complete this project.
Pro Tip 3/3Collaborative Work
A subcontractor usually works in tandem with other contractors to complete complex projects.
The subcontractors will need to coordinate for the installation of the HVAC system.
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