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        "text": "A general contractor oversees the entire job from rough framing to final punch lists, while a specialty subcontractor handles one specific trade, such as electrical or plumbing. On a major renovation, choosing a general contractor eliminates the burden of scheduling separate vendors yourself. The general contractor acts as the primary contact on-site, supervising daily progress, performing hands-on work like custom framing and finish carpentry, and coordinating licensed sub-trades to ensure mechanical installations integrate cleanly with drywall, tile, and paint.",
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        "description": "A general contractor oversees the entire project, timeline, and all trades. A subcontractor focuses strictly on a single trade, such as licensed plumbing or electrical work."
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  "description": "A general contractor oversees the entire project, timeline, and all trades. A subcontractor focuses strictly on a single trade, such as licensed plumbing or ele"
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