Subcontractor

Subcontractor

A firm which provides a certain number of the required parts of a building project to the general contractor. Reports to, takes his instructions form, is paid for completed work by the general contractor. In flooring installation, the retailer or flooring contractor providing the materials and/or the installation of those materials for floors, walls, counter-top surfaces in a building project.

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Category: Flooring
Company: Armstrong
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