Most people are aware of the term General Contractor (GC). The GC is the main contractor who is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a construction site and hiring of the subcontractors and suppliers for a project.
The general conditions are an integral part of the contract for construction for a large project and they are incorporated by reference into the owner/contractor agreement. They set forth the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the owner, contractor, and architect.
An example of General Conditions would be if the overall project duration is 12 months, personnel costs for a superintendent, project manager and other management personnel then can be estimated.