The General Contractor's Guide to the Modern Connected Jobsite
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As a general contractor, you're responsible (to a greater or lesser extent on
each unique project) for providing all of the material, labor, equipment and
services necessary to complete the construction of the project. This begins in the
estimating stage and carries through takeoff, detailing, fabrication, layout — and
beyond. Usually, this involves hiring specialized subcontractors to perform all or
portions of the pre- construction and building work. And, when doing so, you are
responsible for the quality of all the work they perform.
When the main building process is taking
place, the general contractor's number one
priority is safety and security on the job site.
With construction work counted among the
most dangerous jobs in most countries, this
is no small task. And, success is not only
beneficial to the health and welfare of those
working on the project, but it's a vital factor
in the project's financial success as well.
In addition, a GC's responsibilities may
include applying for building permits,
securing the property, providing temporary
utilities on site, managing personnel on site,
providing site surveying and engineering,
disposing or recycling of waste, monitoring
schedules and cash flows, and maintaining
accurate records.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
