How Do You Become A Building Contractor?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for building contractors is expected to experience positive growth through 2016–increasing by 11 percent. These professionals are self-employed and work on a variety of projects including residential, commercial and industrial buildings. They also take on specialty projects such as building roads, bridges and tunnels. But to become a building contractor, you must gain on the job experience, get the required licenses and generate new clients. Here’s a guide to becoming a building contractor. Get experience working for a building contractor. The first step towards becoming a building contractor, is working with one to gain on-the-job experience. It can take a few years to learn the skills needed to venture into self-employment. Create a business plan. Once you have a few years of experience under your belt, it’s time to create a business plan. This plan will address how you plan to operate, market and finance your building con
