Florida · Qualifying Agent Alternative · DBPR-Compliant

Execute Florida Projects under a Licensed GC Structure.

Permits, structured compliance, and documented oversight handled — so you can break ground quickly and keep your projects moving without delays.

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Application takes ~5 minutes.

We pull permits

Licensed GC of record, under our own license.

Structured approval process

Defined — not open-ended like finding a qualifier.

DBPR audit-ready records

Every project documented toward your licensure.

Who this is for

Built for experienced builders
who need a compliant path forward.

Experienced builders without a Florida GC license

You have the skills, the clients, and the projects. You need a compliant structure to work legally while building documented experience toward licensure.

Out-of-state licensed contractors

Licensed in another state and pursuing Florida work. GC Launchpad operates as your Florida GC of record for the project.

Businesses that lost their qualifier

A personnel change left your company without a licensed GC. GC Launchpad provides the oversight structure to keep your projects moving.

Specialty trades expanding to GC work

You’ve built a successful trade business and are ready to take on general contracting — with documented project experience that counts toward your license.

Not all GC partnerships are the same

The difference between a qualifying agent and GC Launchpad.

Traditional qualifying agent	GC Launchpad
✕ Monthly fees — even with no active projects	✓ Project-based pricing — pay only when you’re active
✕ Often requires W-2 employment or equity stake	✓ No W-2 or equity requirement — structured 1099 engagement
✕ Passive license access — minimal oversight documentation	✓ Documented oversight at every milestone — DBPR audit-ready
✕ No structured path toward your own licensure	✓ Every project builds verified experience toward your GC license
✕ Finding and qualifying an agent can take months	✓ Defined approval process — not an open-ended search
✕ You pay licensed trades directly and carry the lien risk	✓ Licensed trade payments handled with built-in lien protection

How it works

A structured path from project approval to closeout.

Submit your application

Tell us about your background, experience, and the type of work you do. We review every application to confirm eligibility before moving forward.

Vetting and onboarding

Approved applicants complete onboarding — agreements, insurance verification, and payment setup. This is what establishes the compliant framework your projects operate under.

Project review and approval

Submit your project scope, budget, timeline, and required trades. GC Launchpad reviews for compliance and feasibility before issuing approval and initiating permitting.

GC Launchpad maintains licensed oversight throughout.

Permits are pulled under GC Launchpad’s license. Milestone reviews, inspection coordination, and compliance documentation are maintained throughout the project — creating a defensible, audit-ready record at every stage.

Verified experience, documented for licensure

Every project executed through GC Launchpad generates a complete, audit-ready record — inspections, milestone approvals, permit history, and oversight logs. This documentation satisfies DBPR’s verification requirements when you apply for your Florida GC license. It’s a byproduct of working correctly — and it compounds with every project you complete.

Pricing

You pay when your project is active. Not before.

Oversight fees are project-based and scaled to project size — so your cost is tied directly to the work being done, not a fixed monthly obligation regardless of project activity. No retainers. No fees between projects.

Project-based fees only

You pay for active projects — not for being in the program.

Scaled to project size

Fees reflect the scope and complexity of the work, not a flat rate.

No fixed monthly QA obligations

Unlike a qualifying agent arrangement, there’s no recurring fee when you’re between jobs.

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Ready to move forward?

Your next project deserves a compliant structure behind it.

Submit your application and we'll review your background, experience, and project type to determine fit. The process is straightforward — and so is the answer.

Every project executed through GC Launchpad generates audit-ready documentation toward your Florida GC license — at no additional cost to you.

Begin Application

Application takes ~5 minutes. We'll follow up within 1–2 business days.