The construction industry is one of the most competitive sectors in Australia. Subcontractors perform more than 80% of the work in the Australian construction industry, and with that, comes a range of risks to contractors, developers and business owners.

This resource is a guide to understanding the risks that subcontractors can present in construction and the ways to mitigate them. It explains the issues presented in this CreditorWatch blog post in greater depth. We will cover three main topics:

• Risks involved in using subcontractors
• Managing these risks – before, during and after the project
• How CreditorWatch can help