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SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTOR [1 record]

Record 1 2016-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plans and Specifications (Construction)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
  • Government Contracts
DEF

A contractor whose distinctive function is to execute construction work requiring specific skills in one or more specialties.

CONT

Special trade contractors confine themselves to a specialty, such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical work, painting, tile setting, roofing, plastering, glazing, or pipe fitting.

CONT

Although special trade contractors usually work as subcontractors to the general building contractor, they may contract directly with the owner.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
  • Marchés publics
DEF

Entrepreneur dont l'activité principale consiste à exécuter et faire exécuter des travaux de construction requérant des connaissances particulières dans une ou plusieurs spécialités.

Spanish

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