
General Contractor vs Subcontractor: What’s the Difference?
General contractors oversee entire projects, coordinate schedules, and oversee all trades. They work with clients from beginning to end, hire laborers, establish schedules, and handle
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General contractors oversee entire projects, coordinate schedules, and oversee all trades. They work with clients from beginning to end, hire laborers, establish schedules, and handle




