02-23-2016, 03:35 AM
As a general contractor you need to understand not only the scheduling and order of work but also how and why things need to be done, proper technique and workmanship. The finish that you can see is no more important than what lies underneath. There are right and wrong ways to do every task, with construction work there is almost every level in between. Everything from outdated methods to inferior products, the only way to know much of this is by years of experience. Some of these decisions are based on opinion, but your going to need the experience to be able to actually have one.
Some methods and products work better than others and not all contractors are willing to go the extra mile to be certain that things get done right. Others just don't care enough, they get it done, make it look right and get paid. If the underlying work is shoddy and you didn't know that, the pretty lipstick and mascara coating is not going to hold up. This is where the general must take charge, oversee and sometimes overrule his hired contractors.
Your general contractor really needs experience in most every aspect of the entire project. If you are unable to be on site every day, oversee the project start to finish and lay out how and when (and sometimes why) you want things done then you probably need a general contractor.
Some methods and products work better than others and not all contractors are willing to go the extra mile to be certain that things get done right. Others just don't care enough, they get it done, make it look right and get paid. If the underlying work is shoddy and you didn't know that, the pretty lipstick and mascara coating is not going to hold up. This is where the general must take charge, oversee and sometimes overrule his hired contractors.
Your general contractor really needs experience in most every aspect of the entire project. If you are unable to be on site every day, oversee the project start to finish and lay out how and when (and sometimes why) you want things done then you probably need a general contractor.