The Subcontractors tab is used to manage all external partners working on your projects, such as:
Trucking companies
Gas suppliers
Demolition crews
Specialized service providers
Subcontractors are managed separately from employees to:
Keep payroll records clean
Avoid mixing internal staff with external labor
Ensure accurate job costing and expense tracking
Why Subcontractors Matter
Subcontractors play a key role in:
Project execution
Cost calculation
Performance tracking
They are directly linked to:
Job Costing (Subcontractor Costs)
Expenses module
Estimates (Subcontractor line items from Catalog → Subs)
To Access, go to Team from the left menu and click on the Subcontractors tab
Subcontractors List View
This section displays all subcontractors linked to your system.
Subcontractor Name
Active / Inactive Toggle
Active: Available for:
Scheduling
Expense tracking
Job costing
Inactive
Hidden from selection
Useful for:
Seasonal vendors
Temporary partners
Color: Each subcontractor can be assigned colors for better visibility.
System Color: Used inside Zevbit for internal identification
Google Calendar Color: Used when schedules are synced with Google Calendar
Phone Number
Email
Actions (3-dot menu for edit)
Adding a New Subcontractor
Click Add Subcontractor
Enter the required details:
Subcontractor Name
Email
Phone Number
Color for the system
Google Calendar Color
Click Add Subcontractor to save
Editing a Subcontractor
Click the three dots (⋯) next to the subcontractor
Select Edit
Update details as needed
