Define: Sub-trade contractor

The meaning of “Sub-trade contractor” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

  • Trade Contract means a contractual agreement between two parties for the execution of a certain part of a project. Seen in 39 SEC filings.
  • Trade Contract means a construction contract that adheres to specific conditions laid out within a reimbursement agreement. This contract dictates that the trade contractor must include GDB as an additional named insurer under a payment and performance bond, which must be satisfactory to GDB in both form and content. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
  • Trade Contract means any agreement, barring the Architect's Agreement and the Construction Management Agreement, where the contractor agrees to supply labor and/or materials for the construction of the improvements. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
  • Trade Contract means a written arrangement, typically in the predetermined format, between the Construction Manager and a Trade Contractor. This term also encompasses Purchase Orders. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Trade Contract means any contract or arrangement where a person agrees to provide labor, materials, equipment or services related to the construction of the required improvements. This definition excludes the Architect's Agreement, the Engineer's Agreement, the Construction Agreement, the Development Agreement, Management Agreement and any other arrangements specifically regarding professional services such as testing and engineering. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Trade Contract means any contract, including construction contracts, regarding the construction of improvements. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Trade Contract means a contractual agreement wherein the Trade Contractor agrees to provide significant labor, materials, equipment, or services relating to the construction of a project work. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Trade Contract means an agreement, contract or purchase order which is connected with the supply of professional services by a Design Professional. A Trade Contractor refers to anyone who is a contractor, subcontractor, sub-subcontractor, supplier or provider of labor, materials, equipment and/or services related to the construction of the Project. It also includes any subsidiary and/or affiliate of any of these entities who are under a Trade Contract. Seen in 2 SEC filings.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of trade contract' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Trade Contract means a [locally-legal] agreement between two [parties] for the provision of labor, materials, or services towards a specific [project].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Undertaking a new building project
  • Need for temporary additional staff or services
  • Procurement of large quantities of material or equipment
  • Establishment of a supplier partnership
  • Engagement in cross border trading activities with other firms

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Sub-trade contractor means a business that focuses on specialized tasks within larger construction projects

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