Construction Contractor: A firm or individual that provides independent, professional services to third-party employers in the construction industry. These services are typically provided as part of a per-project contract agreement with the hiring firm or through an agreement to provide a specific service for a specific period of time.
The use of construction contractors allows hiring employees to purchase employees who have the skills to safely complete work that the hiring firm has the expertise to efficiently or safely complete or lack of manpower.
What is the Job of a Construction Contractor?
A building contractor is responsible for providing all materials, labor, equipment (such as engineering vehicles and equipment) and services necessary for the construction of the project. A general contractor often hires specialized subcontractors to perform all or parts of construction work.
Role of a builder
A builder usually handles the construction of your home. This may include foundation installation, framing, roofing, as well as erecting log walls. Builders often do not handle mechanical work such as heating and cooling, electrical or plumbing.
Benefits and Risks
Project owners and operators can reduce their security risk by hiring competent construction contractors, so that they are not safely provided by in-house employees. However, contracting also means that there will be workers on site who work outside the direct control of the owner. Employers must ensure due diligence and compliance to protect all contracted works and hold them accountable for safety incidents arising due to contractor activity.
Legal Liability
Project owners can transfer a significant obligation to a primary construction contractor (also known as a major contractor, or builder) for a safety risk if due diligence is conducted in a potential primary contractor. A primary contractor is a legally recognized position that refers to a person holding ultimate responsibility for all work occurring at a particular construction site.
Employers or primary contractors have a common responsibility for everything that happens in their workplace. However, as employers are responsible for the safety of the people they hire, all subcontractors retain some level of responsibility for the safety of their own workers, even if the client has hired their firm. While both employers and contractors may face fines, charges, and lawsuits due to injury or death from unsafe practices, the breach is more likely to target the employer or primary contractor than they are to ensure direct Responsible that all on-site workers comply with applicable safety laws.
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