No formal education is required in Michigan for commercial contracting but a builders license is required to build residential housing. This license will require a general knowledge of house building in all trades required
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 need to be familiar with building and have a licsence and pass the test
In order to become a contractor, education and training are needed. A degree or certification in HVAC is necessary, along with experience in working with these types of units.
If he can't he shouldn't be a general contractor
The job of a building contractor is to oversee the process of building a home or business. The building contractor will oversee the planning and supervise employees on the job. The contractor is responsible for hiring and the payroll of the employees. They are also in charge of obtaining building materials needed for the project. Necessary permits should also be obtained by the building contractor.
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
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.
No formal training, although there are some courses you can take. If you are interested in this area I would suggest work with a contractor as an apprentice. In this way you can learn the business and what works and what doesn't.
General Contractor Lic.
A contractor Buys Commercial Liability Insurance in the contractor class, not professional liability insurance. The amount needed is typically determined by the exposures presented or as specified by the employer.
The qualifications you need to be a building contractor are
So they can work as a general contractor and not have to work for someone else.