A person hired to do a job on a business contract, as opposed to a permanent employee.
A person or company that builds or improves buildings.
A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects.
A person or company hired to maintain existing facilities like air conditioning systems, groundskeeping, etc.
A party suing or being sued in a lawsuit, or otherwise calling upon the judicial process to determine the outcome of a suit.
Disposed to litigate; contending in law; engaged in a lawsuit.