Nominated subcontractor v named subcontractor | Nominated contractor
Contractors[1]maynothavealltherequiredskills[2]orresources[3]necessarytocomplete[4]theworks[5]describedinaconstructioncontract[6],andsosub-contractors[7]arecommonlyappointed[8]toundertakethoseaspectsoftheproject[9].Typically,subcontractors[10]areselectedandappointed[11]bythecontractor[12]themselves.Thesearereferredtoas‘domestic[13]’subcontractors[14].Formoreinformation[15]see:Subcontractors[16].Undercertaincircumstances,theclient[17]maywishtoselect(nominate[18])asubcontractor[19]themselves,r...
Contractors[1] may not have all the required skills[2] or resources[3] necessary to complete[4] the works[5] described in a construction contract[6], and so sub-contractors[7] are commonly appointed[8] to undertake those aspects of the project[9].
Typically, subcontractors[10] are selected and appointed[11] by the contractor[12] themselves. These are referred to as ‘domestic[13]’ subcontractors[14].
For more information[15] see: Subcontractors[16].
Under certain circumstances, the client[17] may wish to select (nominate[18]) a subcontractor[19] themselves, rather than allowing the contractor[20] to select them. This is referred to as a nominated subcontractor[21].
This can happen; where the client[22] has involved a subcontractor[23] in the design process[24], where the client[25] wishes to achieve a very specific outcome[26], where they have an existing relationship, or where the client[27] needs to secure the supply[28] of long lead-time items[29]. ...