Work performed by others.
WHY IT MATTERS
Their performance is yours, and their failures are attributed to you.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH BEFORE ENGAGING ANY
Their qualification and registration Safety record and systems Insurance Financial stability Capability, verified
WHY FINANCIAL STABILITY
A subcontractor failing mid-contract is your problem.
WHAT TO VERIFY
Their personnel certification, as you would your own.
WHY
The client holds you responsible for everyone you bring.
WHAT TO AGREE IN WRITING
Scope Rates and payment terms Safety obligations Insurance requirements Liability allocation What happens on default
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT PAYMENT
Terms that reflect when you are paid.
WHY
Paying subcontractors before the client pays you funds their business from your reserves.
WHAT TO BE CAREFUL WITH
Terms that are unfair to smaller subcontractors.
WHY
They fail, and their failure becomes yours.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Payment that is prompt once you are paid.
WHAT TO MONITOR
Their safety performance on site Quality of work Compliance with procedures
WHAT TO DO ABOUT UNSAFE WORK
Stop it, immediately.
WHY
Your standing depends on the safety performance of everyone you bring.
WHAT TO RECORD
Their work, incidents and performance.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
That they meet the same standards you are held to.
