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Subcontract

In Plain English

A contract between the general contractor and a specialty contractor for a specific portion of the project.

Definition

A subcontract is a contract between a general contractor and a specialty contractor (subcontractor) for performance of a defined portion of the construction work. The general contractor remains responsible to the owner for the subcontractor's work. Subcontracts typically incorporate the prime contract by reference, binding subcontractors to the same terms as the GC.

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