How to Write Simple and Effective Subcontract Agreements in Just 500 Words

by Sarah J.V. Fox

Your essential guide to writing a clear subcontract agreements or subcontracts for construction or engineering projects. Designed for the lay-person and aimed at builders, this book gives you all you need to write a simple agreement with your subcontractors and suppliers. It will ensure the subcontract defines the required works & quality standards, links the subcontract to your main contract, and records the extra information your subcontract agreement needs.

In just a couple of hours you can create your own subcontracts that are legally robust, as well as being super easy to read, understand and use. At just under 2-pages long, your subcontractors will love them too.

You will learn:
- Why you should write simple subcontracts
- How you can limit your subcontractor's liability
- How you can reflect the main contract terms
- How to use your subcontract successfully

This book will help builders, trades and contractors to record their agreement, avoid disputes, without annoying your subcontractors and suppliers.

110 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 4, 2023

About the author

Sarah is an avid reader and an author of five books.

She has spent 30 years reading, analysing, critiquing, writing and training others on using construction contracts, first at a global law firm and then as a director of her own company. She now specialises in empowering construction professionals to create simple contracts. Her contracts are elegant, clear and brief, and – most importantly – legally robust.

Sarah is also an award-winning keynote speaker and is an expert in simplifying contracts and contracting. She can help your business do deals fast.