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Building Subcontractor Registration Form

Onboard building subcontractors, capturing their trade, team size, insurance cover and accreditations for a vetted, compliant supply chain.

Description

A main contractor is only as strong as its subcontractors, and vetting them properly protects every job. This building subcontractor registration form onboards trades in one structured step, so you build a compliant supply chain you can call on with confidence when a project needs them.

It captures the company or trading name, their primary trade and team size, and whether they hold public liability insurance and to what level of cover, along with their accreditations. An upload for insurance and accreditations and a declaration complete a record that satisfies clients and auditors.

Share the link with trades you meet on site and through your network to grow your approved list. Having insurance and accreditations on file up front means you can bring on a vetted subcontractor fast. Customize the fields, add your branding, and embed it on your site or share a link in minutes.

Form fields

Everything the Building Subcontractor Registration Form above collects — 11 fields across 2 pages, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

Register as a Subcontractor

  • Company / trading name

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    Short Answer
  • Primary trade

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    Dropdown
  • Team size

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    Number
  • Do you hold public liability insurance?

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    Yes/No
  • Public liability cover (£)

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    Number

Compliance & contact

  • Accreditations

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    Multi-Select
  • Upload insurance & accreditations

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    Upload
  • Main contact

    Name Icon
    Name
  • Email address

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    Email
  • Phone

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    Telephone
  • Declaration

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    Consent
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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Building Subcontractor Registration Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What is a building subcontractor registration form?

A building subcontractor registration form onboards trades onto a main contractor’s approved list, capturing their trade, team size, insurance and accreditations. It gives the contractor a vetted, compliant supply chain, so subcontractors can be brought on quickly without cutting corners on checks.

What should a subcontractor registration form include?

This form captures the company or trading name, the primary trade and team size, and whether they hold public liability insurance and to what level, along with accreditations. It also takes uploads of insurance and accreditations, contact details, and a declaration.

When should subcontractors register?

Before you need them, as you meet reliable trades on site and through your network. Registering them in advance with insurance and accreditations on file means that when a project needs a trade, you can bring on a vetted subcontractor immediately rather than checking credentials under pressure.

Who fills out a building subcontractor registration form?

Trade firms and gangs — groundworkers, roofers, electricians and more — wanting work from a main contractor. The form captures their trade, insurance and accreditations, so the contractor can vet them once and add them to a supply chain they trust.

Why capture insurance and level of cover?

Because they decide whether a subcontractor is safe to use. Valid public liability insurance at an adequate level protects everyone if something goes wrong, and many clients set a minimum, so holding it on file lets you satisfy contracts and mobilize a trade without delay.

Is this subcontractor registration template free to use?

Yes, completely free. Add or remove fields, adjust the trades and accreditations to fit your firm, and restyle it to your brand, then embed it on your site or share a link — no coding needed. A free Fun Forms account lets you collect registrations.