General contractor (GC)

By James Grokman, CEO, TapeAndFloat · Updated 2026-10-28

The general contractor holds the main contract with the owner, runs the job and hires subcontractors such as drywall crews.

Why it matters on a drywall job

The GC usually approves your change orders and pay apps, so their process sets your payment timing.
Knowing each GC's cutoffs, forms and contacts saves back-and-forth.

Related guides and tools

Drywall pay applications (blog)
Sub paperwork: COIs and lien waivers (GC guide)
All glossary terms

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