A general contractor is a group or individual that contracts with another organization or individual (the owner) for the construction, renovation or demolition of a building, road or other structure. A general contractor is defined as such if it is the signatory as the builder of the prime construction contract for the project.
A general contractor is responsible for the means and methods to be used in the construction execution of the project in accordance with the contract documents. Said contract documents usually include the contract agreement including budget, the general and special conditions and the plans and specification of the project that are prepared by a design professional such as an architect.
A general contractor usually is responsible for the supplying of all material, labor, equipment, (engineering vehicles and tools) and services necessary for the construction of the project. To do this it is common for the general contractor to subcontract part of the work to other persons and companies that specialize in these types of work. These are called subcontractors.
Most contractors are required to be licensed in each state and may be required to take an oral and written exam.
This is the definition that I got from wikipedia.
Let me tell you about a Gen. Contractor from HELL..
*Ms. H had a rough year. Even though the economy is in a slump, she is working hard to give her family a better life. By means, the renovation of her home is one of the keys to that and she decided to hire a contractor.
He was young, and by his looks, he seemed to be trustworthy. *Ms.H obliged and signed a contract with him to have her home fixed up into tip top shape..
Yet as the saying goes, "looks can be deceiving," she did not know what was coming right at her.
At first, Gen. Contractor told her that the home that she and her family lived for many years, needs to be demolished. She obliged and gave him the go signal. All the trust was given to Gen. Contractor, knowing that he will be doing his job to the fullest and give his customer what is due to them.
Construction was flowing as it should be when *Ms. H started receiving messages for him. Asking more "Bread" for some supplies. There was a nagging feeling that was ebbing, a gut feeling that everything would be a mess.
Then a call came, Gen,Contractor said he was bankrupt. Her dreams for a beautiful home for her family was shattered. All the money that she has saved all of those years, have been crushed with that one word. It was a lifetime investment and then Gen. Contractor assuring her that everything would be okay turned out to be the evil incarnate.
Thoughts started running in her head. Where would she stay? What will happen now?
Since her home was still in dismay, Gen. Contractor offered her one of the houses he was currently rebuilding. (I call it a house since everything is still in dismay but still, people can live there. Can be called a house but never a home.)
Currently *Ms.H is taking actions towards this corrupt soul. I do hope that everything would work out smoothly.
Love you lots..
happy valentine's day to everyone!
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