Define: Building Contractor

The meaning of “Building Contractor” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Building Contractor defined in a legal contract?

  • Building Contractor means a contractor whose services focus on the construction of commercial and residential buildings up to three stories high, and associated structures. This contractor may also provide remodeling, repair, or improvement services to any building size, as long as the services do not originally change the structure of the building. Seen in 18 SEC Filings
  • Building Contractor means, subject to [clause], a person conducting any business in the building or construction industry. Seen in 17 SEC Filings
  • Building Contractor means the building contractor or developer appointed by [organization] in regard to a [scheme]. Seen in 14 SEC Filings
  • Building Contractor means the building contractor appointed by [organization] to carry out building improvement works. Seen in 10 SEC Filings
  • Building Contractor means a registered general building contractor who is appointed to carry out building works for [the Development]. Seen in 8 SEC Filings
  • Building Contractor means a person who constructs, alters, repairs, or demolishes a building or structure for a [fixed sum], and for which a permit is required. Seen in 7 SEC Filings
  • Building Contractor means a person who runs a business that includes or consists of carrying out building work, and also includes a subcontractor who performs building work for a building contractor. Seen in 7 SEC Filings
  • Building Contractor means a person who is employed or appointed. Seen in 6 SEC Filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Building Contractor means an individual or business engaged in construction, alteration, repair, or demolition of buildings under a specified agreement.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Construction of a new building
  • Rehabilitation of an existing structure
  • Procurement of construction services
  • Engaging services for the alteration or demolition of a building

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Building Contractor means a registered professional conducting business in the building or construction-related services.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Subcontracting of construction services
  • Procurement of professional construction services
  • Engagement of architectural or design services
  • Governance of relationships between developers and contractors

Relevant Sectors

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Building Contractor means an individual or business engaged in construction, alteration, repair, or demolition of buildings under a specified agreement.