General Contractor
Also known as GC
The professional who manages an entire renovation or construction project, including hiring subcontractors.
In plain English
A general contractor oversees a construction or renovation project from start to finish — pulling permits, scheduling subcontractors, ordering materials, and taking overall responsibility for the work and timeline.
For any significant renovation, a licensed, insured general contractor protects you legally and practically compared to informally coordinating multiple trades yourself.
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