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We are starting on a gut rehab of a brownstone and getting bids from contractors. Based on the first couple of bids, we are considering whether it would be cheaper but without adding significant risk to have the GC do some things but then contract out some other jobs ourselves.

So for example have the GC handle mechanical systems, roof, framing. But find other people to do masonry/facade, floors, tiles, stairs (we need new stairs built), deck, kitchen cabinets, install bathroom fixtures etc.

Not sure what the most efficient divide would be, but the idea is to have the GC handle the most opaque, code and bank sensitive items and also the most closely coupled jobs. While we contract out and supervise the rest (I have time but very little knowledge and experience). We also have an architect and are paying for some (not a lot) site administration.

What do you all think?