Would using a subcontractor be cheaper than a general contractor?

[Jimmy Lieu]

Hi,

I always read about people using general contractors and etc. However, because most general contractors actually just hire subcontractors and just manage the project, wouldn't it be cheaper to rather directly hire subcontractors ourselves?

By basically cutting out the middleman, wouldn't you save on a lot more money?

I am wondering what you guys think about this and if this is true or not.