A contractor works directly for a client. A subcontractor works for a contractor.
A contractor manages a project. Subcontractors do specialized work on projects. They have expertise in specific trades like electrical, plumbing, drywall, roofing.
The level of responsibility differs between contractors and subcontractors. A contractor oversees the whole project. Subcontractors oversee their specialized tasks.
When issues arise, contractor contracts and subcontractor contracts outline legal responsibilities. These contracts define liability.
Examples of Contractor and Subcontractor
What is an example of a contractor and a subcontractor?
A contractor works directly for a client. A subcontractor works for a contractor.
A contractor manages a project. Subcontractors do specialized work on projects like electrical, plumbing, drywall. They have expertise in trades.
The contractor oversees the whole project. Subcontractors oversee their tasks. When issues arise legal responsibilities are outlined in contracts. These define liability.
What Defines a Subcontractor
What makes you a subcontractor?
A contractor works for a client. A subcontractor works for a contractor.
A contractor manages a project. Subcontractors have expertise in trades like electrical and plumbing.
The contractor oversees the whole project. Subcontractors oversee tasks. Contracts define legal responsibilities when issues arise.
Construction distinguishes contractors from subcontractors. Other industries use “independent contractor” broadly. The terms differ.