In most other states, such jobs are awarded to a single general contractor, who can then hire subcontractors.

The general contractor hires specialized subcontractors to perform all or portions of the construction work.

The use of mainstream agencies hiring subcontractors to handle assignments aimed at minority consumers has become an issue.

"I hired subcontractors myself until everything got done," she said.

The Mayor, in several cases, forced contractors to hire subcontractors, the Government said.

Usually, the developer has hired subcontractors based on estimates for finishing off all space in an office tower.

Much of this goes to large businesses (the prime contractor) who, in turn, hire subcontractors.

The incentive to hire subcontractors is either to reduce costs or to mitigate project risks.

If you're using a general contractor, make sure he's hiring licensed subcontractors and isn't doing the specialized work himself.

Or would you be better off to hire subcontractors directly?