alltöövõtja

An alltöövõtja, often translated as subcontractor, is a business or individual that is hired by a general contractor to perform a specific part of a larger project. This arrangement is common in various industries, most notably in construction, but also in fields like IT, manufacturing, and event management. The main contractor, also known as the principal contractor or main supplier, holds the primary contract with the client and is responsible for the overall completion and delivery of the project.

The alltöövõtja specializes in a particular trade or service, such as plumbing, electrical work, painting, or software development. By engaging subcontractors, the general contractor can leverage specialized skills and expertise that they may not possess in-house. This also allows for greater flexibility in project management, enabling the contractor to scale resources up or down as needed. The alltöövõtja is compensated by the general contractor for the work performed, and their contract is typically with the general contractor, not directly with the end client. This structure ensures that the primary contractor remains the central point of contact and accountability for the client.