A general contractor, otherwise known as a GC, is the person in charge of scheduling and supervising the day-to-day activities of a building project. General contractors are contracted to handle the project from the time it begins until it is finished, and they are responsible for supplying the materials, the labor, and the equipment.

The general contractor’s tasks are extensive for commercial and big residential building projects, but their particular obligations will likely vary depending on the project and the owner. The most common duties of a general contractor on a construction project are:

• Maintaining the project’s schedule by following the plan. If the construction spreads over several seasons, delays can lead to financial difficulties or bad luck with the weather
• Recruiting and supervising subcontractors and employees for the project. Plumbing, electrical, and carpentry are just a few of the tasks that will require the use of skilled workers
• Purchasing building supplies and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely delivery of the supplies
• Ensuring that the project satisfies all the essential legal and regulatory requirements
• Keeping the client and other stakeholders updated on the progress of the project
• Providing assistance with the demolition, cleaning up, and following safety procedures
• Obtaining licenses and renting the necessary equipment
• Ensuring that correct financial records are maintained

The general contractor typically produces a bid, or a project proposal, which specifies the project’s schedule, cost, and labor requirements in a comprehensive manner. These bids often require a great deal of effort from the contractor, who must consider the project details while providing precise cost estimates.

After accounting for equipment rental, materials, labor, office space, insurance, office space, compensation for workers, and time, the contractor creates cost estimates.