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title: "General contractor (GC) | Drywall Glossary"
url: https://tapeandfloat.com/glossary/general-contractor.html
language: en
author: James Grokman, CEO, TapeAndFloat
updated: 2026-10-28
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# General contractor (GC)

**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)](https://tapeandfloat.com/blog/drywall-pay-application-texas.html)
- [Sub paperwork: COIs and lien waivers (GC guide)](https://gc.tapeandfloat.com/guides/sub-paperwork-coi-lien-waivers.html)
- [All glossary terms](https://tapeandfloat.com/glossary/)

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