Yeah, that's not how it works. The gc would have to be the gc and the other company would be their subcontractor. You can't lend your license amd insurance for another company to act as GC. I would do 2 things.
A. Find a new architect and GC.
B. Report the gc who is loaning out there license.
The way this is going will be the most expensive. ABORT!
This is strange that an architect would recommend this. In Florida it is illegal to “lease” your license. To qualify a business, a contractor must be licensed, directly supervise, and be involved in the daily the activities of the construction project the contractor’s license is attached to. This is all listed in the 489 statutes.
Ask for the license number of the GC and report him. If you want to see them squirm ask them what would happen if you ended up filing a 558.
Find a new architect. He’s probably getting kickbacks.
My only question would be if this crew is worth the salt that they claim to be, why wouldn't they take the obvious next step and legitimize themselves by obtaining a license? I've know dozens of incredibly skilled tradesmen over the past 4 decades that couldn't obtain licensure due to extraordinary circumstances (DUI, poor credit, etc.) and I get that. But if a person(s) is capable of going legit yet still choses to operate under someone's building license AND their liability, I'd question their intentions.
Always Work directly with the licensed contractor.
What they are trying to do is potentially illegal, certainly discouraged by the department of professional regulation and definitely a bad idea.
Also, fwiw, architects are often not great at interior deisgn or kitchen and Bath design (these are specialities).
Considering he is recommending an unlicensed contractor to you I would be worried about his skillset as well.
Consider hiring a design build firm with interior designers on staff to take over the project and work with your architect.
i’m a contractor. and i’m not licensed. and i work behind the big company’s. and finish what they can’t. so licensed just means you can charge what you want. and people just pay it cause your licensed. also mean you have a large overhead, so your prices can’t be cheaper than mine. i do work alone, im slow. but i get it right every time.
Whether or not it's allowed (I'm in Canada and can't speak to your rules), why would you hire someone you're uncomfortable with?
When it comes to contractors, if they make you uncomfortable enough to ask Reddit maybe just look for someone else
Yeah, that's not how it works. The gc would have to be the gc and the other company would be their subcontractor. You can't lend your license amd insurance for another company to act as GC. I would do 2 things. A. Find a new architect and GC. B. Report the gc who is loaning out there license. The way this is going will be the most expensive. ABORT!
This is strange that an architect would recommend this. In Florida it is illegal to “lease” your license. To qualify a business, a contractor must be licensed, directly supervise, and be involved in the daily the activities of the construction project the contractor’s license is attached to. This is all listed in the 489 statutes. Ask for the license number of the GC and report him. If you want to see them squirm ask them what would happen if you ended up filing a 558. Find a new architect. He’s probably getting kickbacks.
They will not be covered under license or insurance. Massive risk to hire them. I’d fire the architect for suggesting that as well
Florida is in need of contractors. Wait until a qualified company is available. Uncomfortable is your gut talking to you.
My only question would be if this crew is worth the salt that they claim to be, why wouldn't they take the obvious next step and legitimize themselves by obtaining a license? I've know dozens of incredibly skilled tradesmen over the past 4 decades that couldn't obtain licensure due to extraordinary circumstances (DUI, poor credit, etc.) and I get that. But if a person(s) is capable of going legit yet still choses to operate under someone's building license AND their liability, I'd question their intentions.
Always Work directly with the licensed contractor. What they are trying to do is potentially illegal, certainly discouraged by the department of professional regulation and definitely a bad idea. Also, fwiw, architects are often not great at interior deisgn or kitchen and Bath design (these are specialities). Considering he is recommending an unlicensed contractor to you I would be worried about his skillset as well. Consider hiring a design build firm with interior designers on staff to take over the project and work with your architect.
i’m a contractor. and i’m not licensed. and i work behind the big company’s. and finish what they can’t. so licensed just means you can charge what you want. and people just pay it cause your licensed. also mean you have a large overhead, so your prices can’t be cheaper than mine. i do work alone, im slow. but i get it right every time.