General contractor
The company hired by the project owner to oversee the day-to-day operations of a construction site and manage subcontractors and trades.
The general contractor bears primary responsibility for project completion, ensuring that all work meets the specified standards.
Used in a sentence
The general contractor oversees the daily operations on the construction site and manages subcontractors.
Synonyms/variation
GC
Main Contractor
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