How a Qualified General Contractor Can Take the Headaches Out of Your Building Project

Licensed general contractors literally save construction projects. Their job is to oversee and track every aspect of large construction projects, from a new home to a string of retail shops. Without a qualified GC, a project can nosedive in multiple areas.

Waller Construction of Lakeland, FL, would like to share a few general contractor responsibilities on building projects and how this level of management will make a massive difference in the outcome.

General contractor license qualifications

It varies from state to state, but in every state, a person applying for a general contractor’s license must bring demonstrable experience in the construction trades. This means not only years of doing the work but also a broad knowledge within the construction industry and a proven ability to manage crews.

What general contractors do

Depending on the project type, a general contractor may oversee everything from initial planning and blueprint drawings to day-to-day construction and legal requirements.

Services performed by most general contractors include:

• Consultation with the client; development of plans and expectations
• Coordination with architects and designers
• Pulling the necessary permits – and there can be many
• Selecting subcontractors, if they’ll be used
• Overseeing the purchase of building materials
• Scheduling construction activities and the teams and individuals who will do the work
• Project management during all project phases
• Final contractor’s inspection and preparation for the final city or county inspection

These and other related tasks are critical to the success of any large construction project.

How general contractors save projects

Without skilled oversight, a large construction project can easily unravel in many places. And, as anyone who’s ever experienced this before knows, all those places are expensive.

Project oversight

Because an experienced general contractor knows how all building phases are supposed to flow and look upon completion, they can catch costly mistakes before they cause significant time and labor setbacks. This can save the enormous cost of redoing jobs.

Budget matters

By being aware of expenditures and tracking costs as the project progresses, the contractor can prevent the kind of project tie-ups that occur when the budget is misunderstood and funds are miscalculated.

Code compliance

State and municipal agencies come down hard on building projects where parts of the work don’t meet clearly established code regulations. A qualified general contractor will be familiar with these codes and make sure that all work in every area of the project meets them.

Working with Waller Construction

A single article can’t cover every way in which general contractors keep projects moving profitably ahead. But we hope we’ve highlighted some of the key benefits you’ll get when you have the leadership and guidance of a skilled contractor managing your project from the outset.

When you work with the Waller team, you get all the above plus:

• A dedicated team to help you with every phase of architectural design, planning, and purchasing
• A huge showroom that carries many or all of the fixtures, components, and products you’ll need for your project
• A family-owned, family-run business that’s fully insured and licensed to do business in Florida
• Tradesmen and craftsmen who take construction to the level of art
• A general contractor with a track record of success since 1961

Get in touch

If you’re planning a building project, ensure it’s done right by calling Waller Construction for general contractor services. You can reach us by phone or through our contact form.