What Is a Contractor?

A contractor is a construction enterprise that has a certain production capacity, technical equipment, and working capital, has the business qualification for contracting engineering construction tasks, and can provide different forms of construction products and obtain project prices in the construction market in accordance with the requirements of the owner. According to the different main forms of production, they are divided into survey and design units, construction and installation enterprises, manufacturers of concrete prefabricated components, non-standard parts, etc., commercial concrete supply stations, construction machinery rental units, and companies that specialize in labor services. ; According to their different contracting methods, they are divided into construction general contracting enterprises, professional contracting enterprises, and labor subcontracting enterprises.

contractor

A contractor is a construction enterprise that has a certain production capacity, technical equipment, and working capital, has the business qualification for contracting engineering construction tasks, and can provide different forms of construction products and obtain project prices in the construction market in accordance with the requirements of the owner. According to the different main forms of production, they are divided into survey and design units, construction and installation enterprises, manufacturers of concrete prefabricated components, non-standard parts, etc., commercial concrete supply stations, construction machinery rental units, and companies that specialize in labor services. ; According to their different contracting methods, they are divided into construction general contracting enterprises, professional contracting enterprises, and labor subcontracting enterprises.

Chinese name

contractor

Object

Production capacity, technical equipment

Corresponding

Qualifications

Condition

Professional contracting enterprises, labor subcontracting enterprises

1. Have registered capital that meets national regulations

2. Professional and technical personnel with legal execution qualifications suitable for construction activities

3. Have the necessary technical equipment to engage in related construction activities

4. Other conditions stipulated by laws and administrative laws ^[1]

1. Construction general contractor

2. Professional contracting enterprises

3.Labor subcontracting enterprises ^[1]

The qualification of a construction enterprise is the qualification and quality of a contractor, and it is a condition that must be possessed as an engineering contracting operator. According to the engineering nature and technical characteristics, the Construction Industry Qualification Grade Standard divides construction enterprises into several qualification categories, and each qualification category is divided into several grades according to prescribed conditions, and specifies the corresponding scope of contracted projects.

The qualifications of construction contracting enterprises are divided into 12 qualification categories according to professional categories, and each qualification category is further divided into special, first, second, and third levels. ^[1]

(1) Have the entrepreneurial spirit and the courage to be enterprising, know people well, select and organize leaders carefully, be good at uniting people, mobilize the enthusiasm of all employees, develop professionalism, and form a strong cohesion.

(2) As an entrepreneur, you must understand the importance of financial management, be proficient in financial management, and be able to obtain credit and support from banks and guarantee companies.

(3) Knowledge of project construction technology, construction organization and valuation business knowledge, and bidding strategies. According to the specific conditions of different projects, they can make timely bidding decisions for winning bids. After winning the bids, they can quickly form a lean and efficient on-site management team.

(4) Understand the importance of establishing accurate and detailed cost accounting systems, project quality management systems, and information management systems. Through the information management system, grasp the progress of project progress, project quality, project costs and resource utilization at any time. Make necessary investigations.

(5) Familiar with various insurance procedures and tax laws to help protect the legitimate rights and interests of engineering, corporate property and employees.

(6) Familiar with labor relations and public relations, and hand these things over to talented and responsible people to take charge, in order to help the stability and enthusiasm of the workforce, and establish a good social image for the enterprise. ^[1]