According to Wikipedia, "A general contractor is responsible for providing all of the material, labor, equipment (such as engineering vehicles and tools) and services necessary for the construction of the project. A general contractor often hires specialized subcontractors to perform all or portions of the construction work. When using subcontractors, the general contractor is responsible for the quality of all work performed by any and all of the hires.

The general contractor's number one priority is safety on the job site.

A general contractor's responsibilities may include applying for building permits, advising the person they are hired by, securing the property, providing temporary utilities on site, managing personnel on-site, providing site surveying and engineering, disposing or recycling of construction waste, monitoring schedules, and cash flows, and maintaining accurate records.[4]

General contractors often employ Subcontractors to perform duties related to specific scopes of the job. The general contractor oversees the subcontractor's work and ensures its quality."

Michael Scnear Contracting is a full-service general contracting company meaning we offer anything from residential and commercial builds to remodeling, to individual services such as flooring, siding, and repairs. 

A contractor or subcontractor typically specializes in specific construction services. For example, a flooring contractor specializes and primarily does flooring services. 

A general contractor performs general contracting services that may include multiple construction specialties.

A commercial general contractor primarily performs business or large building general contracting services. 

A residential general contractor primarily performs house general contracting services.

Hiring a general contractor for your construction project will save you many headaches, time, and money. A general contractor is in charge of hiring subcontractors (contractors who specialize in specific fields), scheduling,  project demands, and more.