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Contractor

Meaning in interior design, with examples

/kənˈtræktə/nounCore term

In interior design, contractor means: A company or person hired to carry out building or fit-out work, such as demolition, plastering, electrics and installation, usually based on the designer's drawings.

In Turkish: yüklenici, müteahhit, uygulama firması

How it is used

The main contractor (general contractor in the US) manages the whole job and hires subcontractors such as electricians, plumbers and tilers. Designers send drawings to contractors for pricing, answer their questions and check their work on site.

Example sentences

  1. We got quotes from three contractors, and the cheapest one couldn't start until March.

  2. The contractor has asked whether the shelves can be 2 cm shallower.

Common collocations

  • main contractor
  • hire a contractor
  • contractor's quote
  • subcontractor
  • specificationA detailed written description of the products, materials, finishes and quantities to be used in a project, so that they can be priced, ordered and installed correctly.
  • snaggingThe process near the end of a project of checking the finished work and listing small defects, such as scratches, gaps or missing handles, for the contractor to fix.
  • fit-outThe work of making the inside of a building ready for use, including partitions, ceilings, flooring, lighting, joinery and furniture, especially in offices, shops and restaurants.
  • renovationWork to repair, update and improve an existing building or room, from new finishes to moving walls, kitchens and bathrooms.

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