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Estimating & Biddingaka: GCaka: prime contractoraka: main contractor

General Contractor

In Plain English

The main contractor who manages the whole project and is responsible to the owner.

Definition

A general contractor (GC) is the primary contractor responsible for the overall management and execution of a construction project under a direct contract with the owner. The GC coordinates all subcontractors, manages the construction schedule, and is accountable for project quality, safety, and cost. On most projects, the GC self-performs some work and subcontracts the remainder.

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