---
title: "Set up contractors"
slug: "set-up-contractors"
tags: ["Flow", "Project Control Suite", "PCS"]
status: "new"
updated: 2026-03-20T13:14:05Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:46:07Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/set-up-contractors"
---

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# Set up contractors

In construction business, it's common to hire external persons to do (a part of) the work for you. If you hire an external worker, you purchase a service from a vendor. This service usually includes only labor.

To be able to hire subcontractor workers, in Project Control Suite, specific setup is required:

- Set up the subcontractor and related workers.
- Set up the subcontractor worker cost price (hour).

## Flow diagram

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