Subcontractors are hired by which party to perform specialized work such as electrical or plumbing?

• A. Owner
• B. Architect
• C. General Contractor
• D. Landscape Architect

Answer: (C)

In construction projects, specialized trades like electrical and plumbing are contracted by the general contractor. The general contractor oversees the building process, coordinates all trades, and ensures the work fits together on schedule and to code. Because these trades require licensed expertise and integrated sequencing with other systems, the GC hires subcontractors who specialize in those areas and manages their work, payments, and safety.

The owner typically funds and owns the project but doesn’t directly hire the subs for day-to-day construction. The architect focuses on design and specifications, not on contracting the trade specialists. The landscape architect handles exterior site design rather than interior mechanical trades.