In new-construction and renovation projects, the general contractor or GC is the point person for the work who supervises and hires the specialty contractors who are needed. The general contractor, ...

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A contractor’s registration with the state provides you the homeowner with a form of insurance for the job. If the quality of the work is poor or the contractor fails to complete the job, for example, ...

Q: We’re ready to remodel our dated 1970s home to make way for a family. There are so many moving parts involved, and I’m unsure of what kind of contractors I should hire. Any advice? A: It’s great ...

It’s a good question because a homeowner can do that if they choose. All cities and towns have a provision for a homeowner pulling the permit vs. a registered and licensed contractor. I do not have ...

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A subcontractor - contractor agreement is used when a contractor hires someone else (known as a subcontractor) to help with a specific task on a project. For example, an HVAC expert may be brought in ...