General contracting aligns plans, permits, trades, and materials so a remodel moves cleanly from demo to handoff. The emphasis is predictable scheduling, code compliance, jobsite safety, quality control, and clear communication.

Overview

• Scope: preconstruction planning and estimating, permitting, subcontractor procurement, scheduling, site supervision, safety, inspections, and closeout.
• Delivery methods: fixed price, time & materials, cost‑plus, or design‑build in coordination with design professionals as needed.
• Focus: budget control, risk management, finish quality, and minimal disruption to daily life.

Preconstruction

• Scope definition: review drawings and site conditions; clarify allowances and alternates.
• Estimating: trade quotes, quantity take‑offs, value options for cost and lead time.
• Planning: preliminary schedule, long‑lead item tracking, and logistics for access and staging.

Permitting and Compliance

• Permit applications, plan submittals, and coordination with building officials.
• Inspections scheduled and documented at required stages (framing, rough‑in, insulation, final).
• Licensing, insurance, bonding, and OSHA/locally required safety practices maintained.

Scheduling and Coordination

• Master schedule with trade sequencing and hold points for inspections and approvals.
• Weekly look‑ahead planning and site walks to remove blockers.
• Coordination with neighbors/HOA where access, noise, or parking apply.

Procurement and Logistics

• Subcontractor selection and contracting with clear scopes of work.
• Material orders, lead‑time tracking, and delivery windows aligned to installation dates.
• Site protection, staging, waste management, and clean‑up planning.

Site Management and Safety

• Daily oversight of trades, access control, and housekeeping standards.
• Job hazard analysis, PPE expectations, and incident reporting.
• Protection of finished areas, dust control, and temporary utilities.

Quality Control and Inspections

• Benchmarks and mockups for critical finishes and transitions.
• In‑progress checks on framing, waterproofing, MEP rough‑ins, and clearances.
• Punch‑list development and completion prior to final walkthrough.

Budget, Changes, and Reporting

• Budget tracking with allowance and contingency visibility.
• Change management: written change orders, pricing, and schedule impact noted.
• Updates via progress reports, photos, and schedule snapshots.

Closeout and Warranty

• Final inspections and approvals, O&M manuals, and care guides.
• As‑built notes and labeled shut‑offs, breakers, and access panels where applicable.
• Warranty terms, contacts, and recommended maintenance schedule.

Coordination With Other Professionals

• Architects and engineers engaged for structural, life‑safety, or permit drawings when required.
• Designers consulted on finish intent, shop drawings, and product substitutions.
• Specialty trades sequenced for cabinetry, tile, glazing, roofing, and mechanical systems.

Typical Project Sequence

• Preconstruction: scope, estimate, schedule, permits.
• Mobilization: site protection, layout, demo.
• Build: framing, MEP rough‑ins, inspections, insulation, drywall, finishes.
• Completion: fixtures, punch‑list, final clean, closeout, warranty handoff.