There are several requirements needed to become a general contractor in the state of North Carolina. A few of the requirements are 3 references, a financial statement, and a completed application for the general contractor license.
You can obtain your general contractors license by going with one of the contractors schools
A general contractor license can be used to start your own contracting company and build clientele. You can also become a member of an already existing contracting company.
You must be licensed as a general contractor, although no formal education is required. Experience is key. Most general contractors have worked in the business for many years, having started at the ground floor and worked through the various areas of the profession. There is a licensing exam that is relevant to experience. Read more: http://www.handyamerican.com/articles.asp?id=161-How-To-Become-A-General-Contractor
Most of the time it is 25% or more then you become a general contractor.
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If he can't he shouldn't be a general contractor
One could indirectly acquire training to become a general contractor through a variety of sources. One obvious one would be to sign up for an architectural class at a nearby community house or college.
You need to be familiar with building and have a licsence and pass the test
Anyone who does work for a general contractor and is not a direct employee of that contractor is a sub-contractor. Regardless of who sets the price. The subcontractors work within the contract set between the general contractor and homeowner. Hence sub-contractor.
General Contractor Lic.
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