General Contractor Vs. Specialty Contractor 

There is a difference between a general contractor and a specialty contractor.  

A general contractor oversees a project and there’s two types of general contractors: general engineering contractors and general building contractors. A general engineering contractor has a Class A license and has specialized knowledge and skills in many industries. General building contractors have a Class B license and have a more focused single specialization. Both types of general contractors overlook projects. A Class A license usually oversees large projects like a bridge or road and a Class B license is usually in charge of an individual construction projects.  
A specialty contractor has a special set of skills under a specific niche, and they hold a Class C license. They are hired for specific tasks and their work is more restricted, but they are valuable on a job site for their specialized skills and knowledge.  

As you can see, each type of contractor has their roll and are important to a project. They work together to get a project completed.  

Which type of contractor should you be? It depends on your interests and comfort. If you like big projects and manage people, you may prefer to be a general contractor. If you like certain niches, you may prefer a specialty contracting job. 

Whether you want to be a general contractor or a specialty contractor, we can get you licensed! 

Our team at Licenses, Etc. are here to help you become a general contractor or help you get an electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pool license and more. We are a contractor licensing company based in Florida. We will help you every step of the way during the process.  

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