A principal contractor who sublets the whole or part of the whole contract.
One who contracts for the construction of an entire building or project, rather than for a portion of the work. The general contractor hires subcontractors, such as plumbing contractors, electrical contractors, etc., coordinates all work, and is responsible for payment to the said subcontractors.
The individual who performs construction work for an owner or developer, usually with the help of subcontractors.
a builder who coordinates other workers, sub-contractors, and suppliers involved in a construction project
a builder who looks after the construction and completion of your entire project, from start to finish
a jack-of-all-trades who manages the overall project and, depending on the situation, subcontracts specific parts of it to qualified specialists (for example, a plumbing contractor)
an individual or an organization that contracts to another individual or an organization for the management and completion of a project as contractually agreed upon
A general or building contractor manages the construction project. A general contractor finds qualified subcontractors – negotiates contracts – inspects subcontractor’s work – calls for building inspections and meets inspectors – supervises subcontractors on the job, answering questions about plans – authorizes payments for materials and subcontractors as needed – provides worker’s compensation and job insurance – and can often be found leaning on a pickup truck while talking on a cell phone
A company or individual that is capable of managing several types of construction and renovation projects. A general contractor will typically hire subcontractors and specialists to work on various phases of a project; ultimately, however, the general contractor holds responsibility for completing the job.
A professional who oversees a construction project, including the scheduling, supervision and payment of subcontractors.
A contractor responsible for all facets of construction of a building or renovation.
The contractor in charge of hiring subcontractors and suppliers during any construction process.
Construction company that is retained to actually build the project. Known as the “GCâ€, this firm usually controls the various contracts of the subcontractors, such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape etc.
A person who oversees a home improvement or construction project and handles various aspects such as scheduling workers and ordering supplies.
The contractor primarily responsible for supervising a construction or improvement project. The property owner or developer works with the GC, who will then hire, manage and pay subcontractors (as well as the GC's own employees) to complete the project.
A party that performs or supervises the construction or development of a property pursuant to the terms of a primary contract with the property owner
Responsible for the physical construction of the project. The prime or main contractor.
The prime contractor who contracts for the construction of an entire building or project, rather than just a portion of the work. The general contractor hires subcontractors, (e.g., plumbing, electrical, etc.), coordinates all work, and is responsible for payment to subcontractors.
A construction specialist who enters into a formal construction contract with a land owner or master lessee to construct a real estate building or project.
A licensed construction specialist who enters into a construction contract with a developer or property owner to construct a building or real estate project. The general contractor often negotiates individual contracts with sub-contractors who specialize in various aspects of the building process, such as electricity, drywall and plumbing.
The central figure in most construction pyramids, the person hired by the owner to plan and oversee the entire job. Often hires subcontractors who specialize in the various trades required for the job (i.e. plumbers, electricians, framers, carpenters, etc.).
The entity contracted with to construct improvements usually in accordance with a fixed set of contract documents, using some mix of in-house trade labor and subcontractors for a price determined by the construction contract. See also Lump-Sum Contract.
responsible for the execution, supervision and overall coordination of a project and may also perform some of the individual construction tasks. Most general contractors are not licensed to perform all specialty trades and must hire specialty contractors for such tasks, e.g. electrical, plumbing.
The general contractor is the party that has the responsibility for providing all materials and work for the Construction Project (including the steel building system) as specified by the contract documents.
A person or business entity that supervises the erection of structures or other improvements.
The general contractor or "prime contractor" is the party engaged either to construct or to supervise a construction project. A general contractor may hire other contractors, known as subcontractors.
Company which provides all labor and services to an exhibition manager and exhibitors. (See Official Contractor and Exhibition Service Contractor).
A business or person who contracts for and takes responsibility for completing a construction project. The general contractor also hires, supervises, and pays all subcontractors and suppliers.
These are the people that will ultimately bring your dream custom rental exhibit to life; just be wary of the plumber's butt thing. The general contractor is a show management-appointed company that provides on-site display service to exhibitors.
The person who hires all of the subcontractors and suppliers for a project.
A general contractor is someone whom you may work closely with during your home improvement project. The general contractor is the person who oversees the construction project and handles various aspects such as scheduling workers and ordering supplies. If you are borrowing mortgage funds to renovate a home, your lender may need to review whether your contractor meets all federal, provincial, and local registration, licensing and certification standards.
A prime contractor for general construction.
Contractor who assumes responsibility for completing a construction project, under contract to the owner, and hires, supervises and pays all subcontractors.
The person or company that performs work on a construction project, hires subcontractors and suppliers, or both.
A general contractor is an organization or individual that contracts with another organization or individual (the owner) for the construction of a building, road or other facility. http://www.answers.com/topic/general-contractor 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 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.