Why might many general contractors begin their careers as construction workers? General contractors generally need on-the-job experience managing work crews and projects.
When construction workers are promoted after a certain number of years, they receive the title "general
contractor."
General contractors specialize in only one field, such as masonry, so they need construction experience
in that field.
General contractors do not need to be licensed if they have a certain number of years of experience as
construction workers.