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Professional Practice: Guideline for Quantity Surveyor Chapter 2

 Firefighting sub-contractors

 Electrical sub-contractor
 Roadwork and drain work subcontractors

c. Sub-contractor
Main contractor usually have their own sub-contractor to execute works of a

minor nature or of certain limited trades. It is also normal that the main
contractor employ labour sub-contractor to supply the necessary workers to
site.

Examples of sub-contracts works are as follows:

 Tiling work
 Painting work
 Ceiling plastering work

 Roof installation work
 Wall plastering

 Drainage work
 Window and Door installation work

Supplier
Task of supplier is to implement a construction project the adequate and timely

supply of construction material and equipment is not only necessary but also
important. The material and equipment supplier should be adequately supported
by efficient and effective transport facilities without which material and equipment

cannot be brought timely and expeditiously on to the site for works to be carried
out by the contractor/builder.

The parties who perform this function are as follows:
 Nominated suppliers

 Manufacturers of construction materials
 Manufacturers of construction equipment

 Importers of construction materials
 Importers of construction equipment

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