How to start a construction business from scratch

Whatever surprises await us in the political and economic life of the country, three things in demand by people were, are, and will always remain unchanged: food, clothing, and housing. And recently, no matter what anyone says, incomes are growing, and the population itself is growing (what a demographic crisis there is!).

The “appetites” of people who need to invest money somewhere (real estate is a great topic!) are also increasing, and who want to live in accordance with their ideas about a good life - that is, in cozy, comfortable, well-renovated houses and apartments. On this wave, the construction business is simply a “golden niche” in which the “occupied” sign never hangs. Buying a ready-made business costs a lot of money, so the question of how to start a construction business from scratch worries many entrepreneurs who have decided to turn their attention to the construction industry.

Need a business plan

What can you do - you simply cannot do without a clear understanding, recorded on paper, of what, how, when, and why you need to do. Setting a goal, a time frame for its implementation - all this will consciously and subconsciously move you along the intended path step by step. In addition, a business plan is needed if you decide to apply for a loan from a bank. After all, the construction business is not a cheap business. After drawing up a business plan, if you are confident in your abilities and are determined to make your plans a reality, it’s time to register your business activity. I wrote about how to do this in my previous publications - and.

Purchase of tools, machinery, and equipment

You can't do anything with your bare hands, armed only with enthusiasm - you need tools and equipment. Select everything you need depending on what type of construction business you will be engaged in. By the way, this is the very first thing you should do, even before drawing up a business plan. For those who are starting from scratch, it is important to consider the following options that are in demand:

Finishing and renovation of apartments and houses.
Construction of country houses.
Construction of turnkey houses, for example houses from containers.
Construction of baths, gazebos.

Recruitment of working personnel

Naturally, the personnel must be qualified, experienced, have gone through “thick and thin”, and have eaten dozens of “dogs” in construction. Decide for yourself the specialties of your workers, again based on what type of construction you will be doing. As the practice of small construction organizations shows, the permanent “backbone” of a construction team should be at least five people - craftsmen in various fields. Additional people can be involved as needed.

Search for orders

According to statistics, in the vast majority of cases, the first clients of beginning entrepreneurs are their acquaintances, friends, and relatives. Therefore, when searching for orders, immediately turn your attention in this direction. Of course, advertising in local media should be mandatory.

Create your own website on the Internet where you can post photographs of samples of your work. Consider a flexible discount system. Try to take part in construction tenders. Focus on your region; you need to expand gradually, only when you feel that you are already confidently standing at the current stage of development. The main thing is, don’t be afraid to start a construction business from scratch. Every second today's owner of a large construction company did this. If they can do it, so can you!