Construction

Start your Construction Business

If you are considering opening a contracting business, be sure to check out our Construction Business Toolkit for useful information on:

• Obtaining your Contractor's License
• Rules and Requirements for Opening a Contracting Businesses
• Launching your Business
  
  
• Download the Construction Business Toolkit

Local and National Construction Trends

From 2017 to 2019, the Construction industry experienced a 16% surge in growth – faster than the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ national projection of 12% over 10 years – generating a value of $27.3B in regional gross domestic product. Presently, the construction industry compromises 7.3% of all businesses in Sonoma County and 5.11% of total sales, selling approximately $2M worth of goods and services in 2019 alone. The industry is projected to grow by another 10.5% in the next 5 years. 

Source: Emsi, Esri, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 

• Check out the EDB's annual Construction Industry Insider Reports

Get Connected

Networking is a great way to connect with other business owners and learn about the latest news and trends. Following is a list of local trade associations in Sonoma County you will want to check out.

• The American Institute of Architects, Redwood Empire
• The North Coast Builders Exchange
• The Northern California Engineering Contractors Association
• The Redwood Empire Remodelers Association