[MelonBoy]

Have a few questions regarding general contractors.

I'm looking at 2 future projects and would like to do the general contracting myself. I'm in the trades, so I do have some experience with the type of work being done etc.

Projects
1) Building my own house, demo old and rebuild from scratch
2) Taking the general contractor role for a reno in a commercial suite. Relatively small size store; work scope will include additional electrical, plumbing, carp/finsihing work



- What is the exact role of a general contractor?
(As for as I know. They are responsible for keeping sub-contractors on time and getting the project lined up. Pulling permits as needed)

- Do you need a licence to pull certain permits or can anyone pull them?
(I know for electrical + plumbing, they will need to pull their permit. Is there any permits a general is supppose to pull?)
- Is there specific licences ill need for?
- Any crash courses?
- Insurance matters or is it up to my sub-contractors (plumbers/carps/etc) to have insurance?


What are your thoughts regarding this + tips