Construction

SBA How to Start a Construction Company
 Interested in getting into the construction business? Now might be the time, with market forecasts (courtesy of IBISWorld) predicting a steady rise in the value of the construction industry over the next five years – 12.5 percent annually for residential construction and 13 percent for private non-residential construction.

If you're interested in starting a construction, home improvement, or contracting business, here are some business and regulatory basics you need to be aware of.

IMPORTANT:
Protect yourself, your business and your clients by ensuring you have the right licenses and permits, business insurance, and surety bonds.


State of Maine Small Construction Contract
 General Contract for small construction projects that are under $50,000.  


Tools

  • Building Trades Search
  • Construction sample business plan
  • DOL: Prevailing Wage Rates in Construction
  • Associations

  • Associated General Contractors of Maine
  • Maine Contractors and Building Alliance
  • Maine Programs

  • SafetyWorks! Maine DOL
  • Resource

  • BuildCentral Construction Wire
  • Compass Direct
  • Construction Summary NH - ME - VT
  • Dodge Report
  • Federal Programs

  • OSHA - Leading Hazards at Construction Sites