General Contractor Definition

noun
A person who contracts to construct a building or buildings, for a stipulated sum, in accordance with certain plans and specifications, or to remodel or build an addition to a building.
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A contractor hired to manage a project and to hire subcontractors. (If a customer serves as their own general contractor then this means they undertake the management tasks and the hiring of subcontractors.)

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Singular:
general contractor
Plural:
general contractors

General Contractor Sentence Examples

  • An alternative to hiring your own crews is to act as a general contractor and subcontract construction jobs to other companies.

  • Martins Construction - This is a general contractor who can do kitchen and bath renovations, room additions and any other type of home remodeling.

  • Once you have decided on building a home you will need to hire a general contractor.

  • A good, experienced general contractor is worth his weight in gold.

  • There are several different types of moisture tests that a general contractor can perform to determine how much moisture is in the slab and the air.

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