A subcontractor is someone who is hired by a general contractor for a construction job to perform a specialized part of the overall project. Subcontracting enables the most efficient use of funds for a project and ensures the highest available quality because of specialization. The general contractor and subcontractor sign agreement forms to indicate project expectations, payment terms, and
. timeframes, as well as other important information. Many contractors hire the same subcontractors for different jobs because of reliability and business relationship growth, however some projects require highly specialized subcontractor work. There are many free subcontractor agreement forms online; however, because it represents a major responsibility as well as a legal contract, it's important to use the appropriate forms to make sure there is no room for error or interpretation. Subcontractor agreement forms should be as specific as possible, detailing every expectation for the project. Forms can be found on websites that organize legal forms, as well as through official local, state, or federal governments. For more information, please see: http://www.reference.com/browse/subcontractor+forms
