General Contractor Freddy Huerta H English IV Mrs. 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: o Provide all Labor and Materials o Manage Subcontracted Work o Develop Pricing o Plan 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History Of General Contractors In the Twentieth Century were superseded by main contractor Grew from a need to have one managing person or group to oversee construction Use architect plans to take a job through completion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 o Completes specific Task on plans For Example, Plumber, electrician, etc.

My Mentor My 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?