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C15

Hiring & Contracting Subcontractors

Format3–4 hours · online or in person
CertificateCertificate of Completion (instructor-led) or Digital Learner Certificate (self-paced)

The owner's side of subs: finding good ones, checking them out, putting the deal in writing and paying them properly — so they keep coming back to you.

What we cover

  • Finding and vetting subs — references, insurance, WSIB clearance
  • Writing a subcontract and a clear scope
  • Pricing, payment terms and holdbacks
  • Prompt payment rules under Ontario's Construction Act
  • Building a bench of subs who pick up your call

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