General Contractor

When we fill the role of General Contractor in Glastonbury, CT, and surrounding towns we manage a construction project’s overall operations. Our involvement begins during the early planning stages. That’s when we determine the scope of a project and plan each step for building to your specifications. As a GC, we make key decisions that lay the groundwork for a successful outcome.

General Contractors organize and oversee every facet of a construction project, and maintain a working relationship with clients. They become a familiar presence and a reliable point of contact when a client has questions or requires status updates.

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A General Contractor’s Responsibilities

It takes years of professional development and hands-on experience to fill a General Contractor’s shoes. Controlling a construction site is a complex operation. It requires a comprehensive understanding of construction specialties, skills, duties, and responsibilities. Some GCs delegate their authority or assign away their responsibility, but they usually remain accountable for construction site errors or omissions.

Procuring Materials, Services, & Equipment

General contractors confirm prices for services, materials, and equipment necessary to complete each stage of a project. Prices must be accurate as they help determine construction completion costs. A GC procures the necessary items in time to begin construction as scheduled.

Hiring Subcontractors

A General Contractor must determine the specialty contractors and tradespersons needed to complete a project. In selecting subcontractors, we assess subs based on skills, prior results, costs, and other factors. To maintain a positive work environment, we must also consider reliability, conflict potential, and worker personalities. To ease the complications, we maintain a portfolio of our recommended subcontractors.

Applying for Licenses and Permits

Depending on a construction site’s location, we may need a license or permit to excavate the property, dig, establish utility connections, bring in heavy equipment, or begin construction. General contractors complete any application processes in compliance with state and local regulations, laws, and guidelines.

Maintaining Health & Safety

Whether workers are direct employees or subcontractors, a General Contractor is responsible for their health and safety while they’re on the job. This usually requires familiarity with OSHA safety guidelines, compliance with federal and state safety regulations, and a program for monitoring and resolving health, safety, and other compliance issues.

Documentation & Recordkeeping

In managing a construction site, our General contractor oversees day after day of work-related issues. While most days roll by smoothly, complications occur sometimes. To track worker statuses, site activities, workflow, and ongoing costs, our GC documents everything and maintains accurate records.

Maintaining Health & Safety

Whether workers are direct employees or subcontractors, a General Contractor is responsible for their health and safety while they’re on the job. This usually requires familiarity with OSHA safety guidelines, compliance with federal and state safety regulations, and a program for monitoring and resolving health, safety, and other compliance issues.

Documentation & Recordkeeping

In managing a construction site, our General contractor oversees day after day of work-related issues. While most days roll by smoothly, complications occur sometimes. To track worker statuses, site activities, workflow, and ongoing costs, our GC documents everything and maintains accurate records.