General Contracting
In general contracting, the construction company isn’t involved until after an architect has created plans for a building. The general contractor is chosen through a bidding process and builds exactly what is in the plans and drawings. If a general contractor is unable to deliver on scope, on time, and on budget, the entire process may need to be started over, adding time and additional expense to the project.
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Sequential Design-Bid-Build process
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Traditional project delivery method
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Work awarded on competitive bid system
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Owner contracts direct with architect, engineer and general contractor
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General contractor contracts directly with subcontractors