The overhead costs of running a construction project — supervision, trailers, utilities, and similar items.
General conditions are the costs associated with managing and administering a construction project that are not tied to any specific physical work item, such as project management, supervision, temporary facilities, and insurance. They are estimated as a separate line item in a contractor's bid. General conditions typically represent 5–15% of total project cost.
The GC's general conditions budget included a full-time superintendent, project trailer, temporary power, and portable toilets totaling $320,000 on the 18-month project.
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