Updated April 26, 2023
A Utah subcontractor agreement is a legal document that defines the rights and responsibilities of a subcontractor hired to provide goods and services required to assist a contractor in an existing project. The subcontractor will negotiate with the principal contractor, or with the owner if the individual is an owner-builder. The hiring party will detail within the legal agreement the manner in which the hired party will be compensated for their services, the materials/labor/equipment required, the commencement and completion dates, and all other provisions necessary to adequately prepare and inform the subcontractor.
“Subcontractor” Definition
“Subcontractor” means a person that contracts to provide preconstruction service or construction work to:
(a) a person other than the owner; or
(b) the owner, if the owner is an owner-builder.