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Prime contractor

Chief contractor who has a contract with the owner of a project or job, and has the full responsibility for its completion. A prime contractor undertakes to perform a complete contract, and may employ (and manage) one or more subcontractors to carry out specific parts of the contract. Also called main contractor.

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