general contractor freddy huerta h english iv mrs. saunders
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General Contractor
Freddy Huerta H English IVMrs. Saunders
Why General Contractor?
• Fascination with building, specialties and products
• Hope to be a great general contractor as a future career
What is a General Contractor?
• Hired by Company or Individual to:oProvide all Labor and
MaterialsoManage Subcontracted
WorkoDevelop PricingoPlan Overall Process
Responsibilities • Providing all Labor• Material• Providing a Blueprint• Signing the Contracts
History Of General Contractors
• In the Twentieth Century were superseded by main contractor
• Grew from a need to have one managing person or group to oversee construction
• Use architect plans to take a job through completion
Requirements • Being at least 18 years old
• Possessing a high school diploma or bachelor’s degree
• Having a clean work record in construction
Requirements in NC• North Carolina has a
licensing board
• General Contractors must apply and be approved
• Includes background checks and a test
• Designed to protect consumer
NC Homeowners• Can verify a license
• Get a review of work completed
• Check references through the board
Types of Contractors
• General Contractor • Subcontractor
oCompletes specificTask on plansFor Example,Plumber, electrician,etc.
My MentorMy mentor and great advisor Mr. Leonard at AHS
Attended Appalachian State
My Product Futuristic Building
Reveals how buildings have evolved
Time with My Mentor
Worked Over 15 Hours
Created Blueprint
My Blueprint
What I have learned? • Learned how to
make blueprint
• Learned how to make model of building
• Requirements to become a general contractor
My Obstacles• Time Management• Work Commitments• School Work
Closing• I would like to thank you for your
time Are there any questions?