Am I liable for the subcontractor's mistakes?

Yes. You are liable to the client for the entire performance, including the part carried out by the subcontractor. That is why the subcontractor agreement must flow the same standards.

What is a back-to-back contract?

A back-to-back contract mirrors the key obligations from the main contract (SLA, penalties, confidentiality, IP) and passes them to the subcontractor, ensuring consistency throughout the chain.

How to structure payments to the subcontractor?

We recommend tying payments to the subcontractor to receipt of payment from the client (pay-when-paid clause). However, ensure this clause is not invalid as an abuse of market position.

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Subcontractor agreement for Construction companies

General contractors are liable for subcontractor work to the investor — and without a written subcontractor agreement they have nothing to fall back on when a defect or delay arises. A subcontractor agreement precisely defines the scope, deadlines, price, and warranty terms. zipzipdoc generates it in 60 seconds.

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A construction company signs dozens of contracts on every project — with the investor, subcontractors, architect and material suppliers. Any delay in signing can halt the entire project. zipzipdoc digitalises the entire contract flow.

Subcontractor agreement

A subcontractor agreement mirrors the obligations from the main contract (back-to-back), including SLA, confidentiality, IP and liability. AI generates the agreement aligned with the main contract.

When to use a Subcontractor agreement

When hiring a subcontractor for a portion of work on a client project
When sourcing specialised capacity for a specific part of a contract
When you need to flow SLA obligations from the main contract to a partner
For regulated environments (construction, IT, healthcare) where subcontracting is controlled

What you get

Back-to-back conditions
Confidentiality and IP flow-down
Chain liability
Payment terms

Benefits for Construction companies

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Payment milestones and handover protocols
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FAQ

Questions about Subcontractor agreement

It depends on the main contract. Most project contracts require written client consent before engaging a subcontractor. Always check the main contract.

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