What a Licensed GC Does That an Unlicensed 'Project Manager' Legally Cannot
In North Carolina, hiring an unlicensed individual to manage, schedule, or supervise construction of a home where total cost is $40,000 or more is illegal under N.C.G.S. § 87-1.
Many unlicensed operators try to bypass licensing laws by urging owners to pull an 'Owner-Builder' permit while they act as an 'owner's representative' for a percentage fee. Doing this shifts 100% of legal, financial, workers' compensation, and structural liability onto you and forfeits North Carolina Homeowners Recovery Fund protections.
What an Unlicensed Manager Legally Cannot Do
North Carolina law strictly defines general contracting activities:
- Pull General Contracting Permits: Only a licensed general contractor holding an active NCLBGC license can pull master building permits.
- Contract for Packages Over $40,000: Any agreement to superintend or manage construction valued at $40,000+ requires an active license. Splitting contracts into smaller amounts is illegal contract splitting.
- Carry Statutory Construction Accountability: Unlicensed consultants cannot provide legitimate commercial builder's risk or general liability policies that protect the structure.
Accountability Under NCLBGC #106996
AGCS holds an active Building classification license. We pull permits, sign binding contracts, carry direct workers' comp and liability coverage, coordinate inspections with local code officials, and warrant every structural component.
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