A commercial general contractor is an individual who’s responsible for the day-to-day operations of a construction project.
In addition to this general role, a general contractor is responsible for acting as the intermediary between the construction workers, the design team, and the owner of the underlying project.
He/she communicates with all those individuals and organizations involved in the project.
The Responsibilities of the General Contractor:
- Before the beginning of a construction project, a general contractor visit and assess the construction site. While evaluating the property, he/she prepares an estimate.
- After determining the price of the property, the contractors start evaluating the cost of all materials, equipment, as well as the cost of labor.
- After analyzing the expected cost of the project, the outworker gives an estimated price for the entire construction process.
- The outworker will draft contracts for the owner, the employees and the design team following the delivery of the expected price for the project.
- The contractor takes the help of a design professional, such as an architect, to assess the necessities of the project in alignment with the building’s design or structure.
- This way, the outworker commonly acts as the project engineer or the project manager in the majority of construction sites.
What is a Contractor Responsible for?
A commercial general contractor is accountable for providing the individual workers, and the construction companies with all material, and services necessary for the construction of the project.
To complete these tasks, the outworker incorporates specialized subcontractors to carry out specialized tasks.
The responsibilities may vary depending on the size and complexity of the construction effort.
In a general sense, he/she is responsible for providing or completing the following tasks:
Managing the workers on site, filing of building permits, securing the property, giving temporary materials and utilities on site.
Monitoring the schedules of workers, balancing the costs of the project and thereby maintaining correct records regarding the finances and the construction process as a whole.
A General Contractor’s Typical Project:
An owner of a building or a real estate developer develops a project based on their needs and requirements.
Following the development of their idea, the owner chooses a site or location for the project to be built on.
- Afterwards, an architect or a design professional gathers a design team of engineers to design the building and pinpoint specifications required for construction.
- During this phase, the outworker participates in the design efforts.
- Then the owner, outworker and the architect work closely together to meet the deadline and budget of the project.
- She works closely with subcontractors to make sure that all quality standards have been met, in addition to the budget and timeline.
Conclusion:
Construction contracts need careful consideration. Problems frequently arise in the construction process and the construction contract determines how you can resolve these issues.
You can contact a local attorney for a free initial case review to ensure that your agreement covers all unforeseen events.
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