By Mohammad H Salehian, Founder & Lead Contractor at Novacore Builders · Florida-licensed CBC1269188 · Tampa Bay projects since 2020 · Last updated: October 26, 2026 · 9-min read

A Florida general contractor pulls permits, hires and supervises subcontractors, and carries legal responsibility for your project. Here's what that role covers, what it doesn't, and what the 10-20% markup actually pays for.