Estimating & Workflow
General contractor
The contractor responsible for the full scope of a construction or restoration project. The general contractor coordinates the trades, orders materials, schedules the work, and manages the overall contract with the property owner. In insurance restoration, the general contractor prepares or works with the estimate that goes to the adjuster and is responsible for completing the scope approved by the carrier, including any supplements.
Common questions
What does "General contractor" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The contractor responsible for the full scope of a construction or restoration project. The general contractor coordinates the trades, orders materials, schedules the work, and manages the overall contract with the property owner. In insurance restoration, the general contractor prepares or works with the estimate that goes to the adjuster and is responsible for completing the scope approved by the carrier, including any supplements.
Where does "General contractor" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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