How to open a construction company. Business plan for a construction company. Other nuances of the company's development

“I want to open a construction company, but I don’t know where to start,” this is a question that aspiring entrepreneurs often ask specialists. The choice of activities is, of course, good. Construction in Russia, regardless of the situation inside and outside the country, can always count on favorable market conditions.

Classification of construction companies

But to create a construction company from scratch, you need to have special knowledge and experience, as well as own a PC. A person who has no idea what a load diagram is, the moisture resistance or thermal conductivity of a material, or the covering ability of paint will find it very difficult to create a successful enterprise. The first thing you need to open a construction company is to understand that construction is a developed and complex industry, and there are no “just construction companies”. They have their own classification and a certain set of functions.

Good opportunities for beginners will only be provided by the organization of a subcontractor company specializing in performing a certain type of work. After the status of the company has been designated, you may wonder where to start opening a construction company.

Algorithm for opening an enterprise

Before you open a construction company from scratch, you need to determine its purpose. The company can carry out cosmetic repairs of premises, build houses, roads, install windows and doors, and combine all types of activities. Having chosen the type of activity, the entrepreneur must draw up a business plan for a construction company, which allows for a detailed study of each of the stages of the organization. The step-by-step opening instructions are as follows:

• registering an enterprise and choosing a form of taxation;
• obtaining permits from relevant organizations;
• acquisition of machinery, equipment and inventory;
• personnel selection;
• possible risks;
• search for customers.

In addition, a business plan for opening a construction company must include financial calculations that determine the amount needed to start. As well as information about the assets and liabilities of the company being created, and methods for increasing profits. The financial part of the project will show the profitability and payback of the newly created enterprise.

Advantages and disadvantages of business

A construction company as a business is a profitable enterprise (up to 75%) that will pay for itself within 12-18 months. The main advantage of construction is its stability. But to create a strong company, you need serious investments, conscientious staff and a large customer base.

Typical problems that often arise when creating a construction company are a high level of competition, insufficient financing, and difficulty entering the market. Experienced staff will help the company develop a positive reputation in a short time. The competitiveness of a company is directly related to the quality of work performed. And you can attract bank capital or investors with the help of a competent business plan.

Enterprise registration

What is the best way to register a company: LLC or individual entrepreneur? Even small construction companies are considered a fairly large-scale business. Therefore, it is advisable to register a construction company as an LLC. But some entrepreneurs create individual entrepreneurs, which allows them to carry out work on a patent basis. The package of documents for registration includes:

• registration application;
• passport data for individual entrepreneurs, information about the organization for LLC;
• “Certificate of state registration of a legal entity” and an extract from the Unified State Register.
• company charter;
• agreement on the shared distribution of funds between the founders;

You also need to obtain a business tax code and registration with a statistical authority. The profitability of a company often depends on the choice of taxation system: general or simplified. It is better to consult a specialist on the issue of paying taxes.

Collection of permits: to join or not to join an SRO

Joining a self-regulatory organization of builders (SRO) is an important step in registering a company. Organizing the work of a construction company without the permission of an SRO threatens the entrepreneur with a fine in the amount of 5,000 rubles. and higher. Firms that join an SRO must pay fees, the total amount of which varies depending on the region, but is quite large everywhere. For example, contributions to the compensation fund alone will amount to 400,000 rubles. in year. Not every company can afford such expenses, so many of them operate semi-legally.

The following organizations can operate without joining an SRO:

• construction and repair company engaged in the repair and finishing of premises and facades;
• construction and installation company that installs light structures: windows, doors.

That is, a small enterprise, in principle, can do without the permission of an SRO and save on paying contributions.

Other documents required to open a construction company:

• a building permit costs about 600,000 rubles;
• license for structural design services;
• permission to conduct engineering surveys.

You will also have to visit the SES and the emergency department. The total cost of processing documents ranges from 1,000,000 to 3,000,000 rubles.

Scope of activity of the construction company

An enterprise can be either highly specialized or wide-format. The range of services offered to the population depends on the desires of the owner and his capabilities. Construction company services:

• construction of various buildings and structures, both partially and on a turnkey basis;
• repair and installation work;
• rental of machinery and equipment;
• training and advanced training of specialists;
• project development;
• trade in construction materials.

The wider the expected scope of the company’s activities, the greater the investment required at the start for its organization.

Equipment and personnel

To organize a large-scale enterprise, you will need to purchase large-sized construction machinery and equipment, the installation of which will take up a large area. Small companies rent the necessary devices or lease them, which is much more profitable than a loan. It is important to carefully study the terms of the contract with the leasing company. You can also save money by purchasing used equipment. In this case, it is better to check with the seller the reason for the sale and ask for the technical documentation included with the equipment.

The organization of management of a construction company must be thought out to the smallest detail. Modern construction has long used information technology and specialized software: CAD, GIS, project management system and estimating software. Therefore, even the smallest construction team must have at least one qualified specialist who understands the software.

A staff made up of conscientious and responsible people is the first step towards creating a successful enterprise.

The construction company will need the following specialists:

• supplier;
• personnel officer;
• architect or designer;
• accountant;
• foreman

It is advisable to find an opportunity to support your own lawyer. Each team must have qualified painters, plasterers, electricians, and carpenters. State licenses are issued to companies where the majority of employees have higher education. Naturally, the salary of such specialists should be decent. On average, salaries in the construction industry range from 35,000 and above.

Often small firms refuse to hire an accountant, preferring to invite a specialist during the reporting period who will do the accounting and put the documentation in order. The advantage is that you don't have to pay a monthly salary. The work is paid upon completion.

Search for orders

There are several ways to receive orders:

1. Win the tender. But before submitting an application to participate in the competition, you must study its conditions. If the construction of a large facility is underway, then preference will be given to powerful organizations with a large staff and their own fleet of equipment.
2. Conclude a cooperation agreement with companies involved in the construction of new buildings. Premises in new buildings require finishing.
3. Become a subcontractor of a large company that has received a large-scale project.
4. For several years we have been providing various high-quality construction services, working for a reputation. A company with a positive reputation in the market will always be provided with orders.

Economic justification for the project

• purchase of tools (trowel, jigsaw, drill or hammer drill, screwdriver, etc.) – from RUB 200,000;
• purchase of a vehicle for transporting equipment and personnel – from RUB 450,000;
• wage fund - from 35,000 rubles, but the total amount should not exceed 40% of the total cost of work performed;
• advertising of a construction company and payment for telephone communications - from 25,000 rubles.

As a result, it turns out that the starting investment is 650,000 rubles, and monthly expenses start from 165,000 rubles. The calculation was made for a company with a minimum staff of 4 people, including an organizer and a driver.

The profitability of the company depends on the tariffs set by management, the complexity and urgency of the work performed and the season. Prices for repair and construction companies in 2015:

• cosmetic repairs, interior decoration - from 1,000 to 1,500 rubles. for 1 m2;
• economy repair - from 1,800 rubles. per m2;
• luxury renovation – from RUB 3,300. for 1 m2.

The “average bill” of a construction company varies within 30,000 rubles. The deadline for completing the work is set by the contractor. The customer in need of urgent repairs pays contingency fees. But on average, a typical repair takes from 14 to 28 days.

The profitability of a construction company is 50%. The most profitable enterprises are considered to be electrical installation companies and companies involved in the installation of air conditioners, double-glazed windows, and doors.

Company name

Another important nuance: you need to come up with a name for the construction company. This matter is quite troublesome, because the name must not only be memorable, but also convey information about the company. What to name a construction company depends on the target audience. Individuals I remember bright and laconic names. It is better for large suppliers and customers to present themselves more seriously and succinctly.

Often the company name is an abbreviation that stands for succinctly and beautifully. But it should be remembered that it is unlikely that the average person will rack his brains over the decryptions. In addition, pronouncing “SGS” is inconvenient, and “modern housing construction” takes a long time. Therefore, it is better to play with the name right away. For example: SovZhilStroy, or OmskZhilStroy and so on.

According to statistics, more than 20% of the population of our country use the services of builders. At the same time, orders can come both for minor household repairs and for the construction of houses, garages, and various outbuildings. Based on this, this type of business is profitable, despite the general trends of economic decline. Its profitability, in some cases, reaches 70-100% depending on the type of activity. Therefore, below we will talk about how to create and.

What are the nuances of the construction business, how to get around them and make it profitable

Any business requires a careful approach, as well as clear planning of its future activities. Construction services require careful attention and consideration of all nuances. It is only thanks to such strategic planning that this type of business is profitable.

Let's consider the important nuances

Attachments

Despite the fact that some experts say that a construction business can be started from scratch, this is not true. Certain investments will be required. First of all, this is the registration of a legal entity, since an individual entrepreneur is not suitable for a profitable company, and the formation of its authorized capital. The minimum amount for this is about 100-200 thousand rubles. In addition, it is better to buy the simplest equipment. This is also about 100 thousand rubles.

Recruitment

If you carefully study the labor market, you will notice that there are enough construction specialists, but among them there are many people with bad habits. The main rule is that if a builder is a professional and does not have bad habits, then many construction companies will be after him, based on this, only a good salary and attitude towards him from the company management can retain an employee. This also applies to the foreman.

Search for clients

In the first case, immediately after opening, you need to remember all your acquaintances, colleagues, relatives and friends and inform them that they can apply for services. It is better to advertise in newspapers, as well as in the areas of construction stores and markets where the relevant goods are sold. Tenders are posted on the websites of various organizations, as well as on Internet resources that specialize in this.

Marketing approach to clients

This nuance is that you need to come up with a system of discounts depending on the volume of work, and also send business proposals to large construction companies that win large orders and hire subcontractors.

Knowing all these nuances, you can bypass them and create a truly competitive enterprise. First of all, a novice entrepreneur must draw up a business plan that takes into account all the above nuances, as well as carefully study the construction market of the locality where the activity will be carried out. Also in the business plan you will need to calculate all initial costs and develop a detailed cost of services and their list.

The staffing problem can be solved this way. It is necessary to hire employees for a probationary period and take a close look at them (are there any bad habits or poor quality work). Only after a complete check can employees be registered.

And be sure not to forget about the secretary who will take orders. It is important to know that the success of further work depends on the correctly chosen taxation system. Many beginning entrepreneurs who have achieved success in this business choose the simplified tax system (15% of profits).

Construction business areas

According to current legislation, the following areas of construction business are distinguished:

Based on these types of modern construction, we can come to the unequivocal conclusion that for a successful start and up to the first profitable millions, the easiest way is to start with minor repairs and construction. Then, when the first profits appear, you need to improve and move to greater heights.

It is important to know that in order to engage in such types of construction as industrial and road construction, a legal entity must enter the association of such business SRO - a self-regulatory organization. There you need to pay fees, which can reach several hundred thousand or millions of rubles.

The process of opening a construction company

In order to start this business you will need to register. For small construction organizations, there is registration as an LLC. Let's look at the benefits.
An individual entrepreneur requires a minimum package of documents for registration and payment of state fees. There is also a simplified tax system for entrepreneurs.

But such entrepreneurs are limited in the amount of income. That is, if the profit exceeds a certain threshold, then the person will have to register a legal entity. Also, individual entrepreneurs are subject to a limitation on the number of employees, for example there cannot be more than 20, in addition to this it is necessary.

You will need the following documents:

• copy of passport and TIN;
• receipt of payment of the state fee;
• filling out a special application for a list of activities that the individual entrepreneur will engage in.

Based on this, we can come to the conclusion that the best option for those who want to do minor household repairs is an individual entrepreneur.

Registering an LLC requires a little more expense and collection of documents. But as a legal entity, it is not burdened with restrictions on profits, as well as on the number of employees.

The following documents will be needed:

• copies of documents of the founders (if there are several of them), or the founder with TIN;
• original and copy of the minutes of the meeting where the decision was made to create the LLC, as well as the appointment of the director and chief accountant, as well as the size of the authorized capital, as well as the legal address (location);
• the original and a copy of the charter, which will specify the duties of the founder(s), as well as the types of activities;
• bank statements confirming account opening;
• receipt of payment of the special registration fee.

This form of legal entity is suitable for any type of construction activity.

It is important to know that currently many law firms offer the creation and registration of turnkey LLCs. That is, a person needs a desire, and then lawyers will do everything, and the price of such a service does not exceed 3-5 thousand rubles.

How much does it cost to open a construction company?

It must be said right away that such a business cannot be created without investments. Therefore, if you don’t have money, you can write a competent business plan and take out a loan from a bank.

The total costs will be as follows:

As you can see, in total you will need about one million rubles. But the amount can be reduced.

Recruitment and search for clients

• The problems with personnel were discussed above. In general, the presence of bad habits among people in construction professions is a chronic disease in the labor market.
• Based on this, it is possible to construct personnel selection according to this scheme.
• Contact the employment service. Its staff will send workers for interviews, and their work records will be reviewed. They indicate the previous place of work and the basis for dismissal.
• If it is written that the person was fired due to negative reasons, then such an employee may not be hired. The manager may even call the former employer and ask about the characteristics.
• Ask your friends. It happens that among acquaintances or friends, there are those who are looking for work as a former builder. At least the owner of the company will already know the biography of future employees.
• It is not advisable to take unverified people from the street and those who came to work from other countries if there is no information or recommendations about them.

Now you can move on to searching for clients.

Let's start with something simple, these are friends and relatives. They also need to carry out construction work, so it’s better for them to turn to those they know.

The next one is an advertising dacha. It is better to give it to the construction sections of newspapers and, if possible, to radio and television, but it should immediately be noted that this is an additional expense. The advertisement should indicate various promotions from the company and discounts. It is also recommended to negotiate with sellers of building materials so that when selling their products, they recommend the established construction company as a contractor.

The last thing is to visit and register on resources where public and private tenders for construction work are posted. Many entrepreneurs get work there. You also need to take the time to visit all the large companies in the region that are engaged in construction and offer your services for some types of work as a subcontractor.

It is important to know that any advertisement or business proposal must be written correctly, so for this it is better to attract competent marketers, and do not be lazy to spend some money on their services.

Other nuances of the company's development

Some of the main nuances were discussed above. But budding entrepreneurs should also take advantage of the following tips.

The first is compliance with safety regulations by workers. In the event of their injuries, the employer bears full responsibility, both financial and criminal, so he must take every possible precaution in this regard.

Secondly, this is a competent financial policy. According to the laws of business, the profit received should not be spent on the needs of the founder or founders, but invested in the development of the business.

By adhering to all the rules and nuances, entrepreneurs will be able to create a truly strong business, withstand competition, and develop a large network of branches. The construction business is highly competitive. Only those who plan everything and do not stop there can withstand it.

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Is it worth starting a construction business? The answer to this question is more difficult to find than it seems at first glance. Established stereotypes predict that it is impossible to do without millions of investments. But if you show good organizational skills and negotiation skills, as well as develop and adhere to a clear business plan, you can open a construction company with zero investment.

Types of construction companies

In the construction industry, it is customary to divide firms according to certain qualifications, as a result of which each has its own set of functions. The following types of construction enterprises are noted:

• architectural and design;
• general contractor;
• subcontractors.

The latter are also divided into specialists and suppliers.

Architectural design firms are among the elite in this field, staffed by highly qualified professionals with practical experience. Often, such companies concentrate talented architects who have an academic degree.

Architectural and design firms are the elite of the construction business

The general contractor requires no less experienced and qualified specialists who are well aware of all the features and subtleties of construction and can be involved in the construction of buildings, installation work, interior decoration, and so on.

As for subcontractors performing work, they may be tied to general contractors and perform certain types of work for them. But they can also work independently, performing the same work as the general contractor, but only to a much smaller extent.

Subcontractors carry out many types of work: from construction to finishing

Suppliers are not construction companies, but sellers who specialize in the supply of special equipment, machinery and materials. Their main field of activity is trade.

Is it profitable to open a construction business: advantages and possible risks

Considering this distribution of functions between different types of companies, we can come to the conclusion that the most accessible for newcomers to open are subcontractor companies that can perform certain types of work. Experts point out that the profitability in this area is very high - up to 70–80%; the payback on even large investments ranges from one to one and a half years.

But, as in any highly profitable business, there is very strong competition, entering the market is quite difficult, and finding an investor who is willing to invest money in a newcomer seems problematic. The fact is that it is difficult for a start-up company to show the high quality of the work performed, and its competitiveness depends on this.

What to do in such a situation? Where can I get the necessary funds? In this case, good organizational skills are necessary. The most important thing you can’t do without is qualified personnel. Hiring him will not require serious money, especially since he can already be hired for the order taken. As for special equipment and tools, they can be rented or leased. This approach allows you to significantly reduce the entry into the business; you can also pay rent by prepaying for the order received. These funds are also used to purchase materials for construction.

All that remains is to register the enterprise, join the SRO and rent the premises.

Where to start: paperwork

The process of registering a construction company enterprise is no different from registering an enterprise in another field. The only uncertainty that arises is what is better to establish: an individual entrepreneur or an LLC? You can also open an individual entrepreneur, but they still recommend choosing an LLC. This is due to the fact that LLC has more opportunities, this form is more flexible to any changes in legislation, it has the opportunity to obtain any licenses, if any are required.

Finally, an LLC is responsible to its counterparties with its authorized capital, while an individual entrepreneur is responsible with its own property. And unfavorable cases and incidents in this area are so probable that it is better to risk the authorized capital than your own.

To register an LLC, in addition to the authorized capital, you will need:

• come up with a company name;
• indicate its location;
• indicate the founders of the company;
• list all types of activities of the organization.

You can register a company yourself or delegate this to a law firm. This service will cost from 2 to 4 thousand rubles.

Difficulties in documentation begin when it is necessary to obtain special permits that would allow certain types of work to be carried out. We are talking about obtaining the status of a self-regulatory organization (SRO). This status makes it possible to carry out work that involves a high risk. But it is not needed for those enterprises that carry out construction:

• block houses with no more than 10 blocks;
• structures that do not exceed three floors;
• buildings with an area of ​​no more than 1.5 thousand m2;
• buildings in which only one family can live.

This means that an ordinary construction company will not need to register an SRO. But not a single enterprise that is engaged in the construction of structures can do without a building permit. It is obtained from local governments and without it it is prohibited to build anything.

To engage in construction activities, you will first have to obtain the necessary permits and licenses.

If a company provides design services, it cannot do without obtaining the appropriate license. The situation is exactly the same with the provision of services for engineering work. The costs of completing these documents are minimal and do not require the assistance of investors.

Choosing a location

Where should the company's office be located? The location of the company is not important; its orders do not depend on it. It can be located entirely on the outskirts of the city, which reduces rental costs.

It is not the customers who will come to the contractor, but vice versa. It is the construction company that needs to look for the customer, offer him its services, and come to him to coordinate any issues. If the subcontractor managed to obtain an order from the general contractor at some large facility, then the office location can be moved there.

Equipment and personnel

As mentioned above, any equipment and tools can be rented or leased. But even if you have the funds to purchase it, purchase the essentials, depending on what work the company specializes in. Please note that no construction company can provide itself with all the necessary equipment. Therefore, do not strive to achieve the impossible in this direction; it is better to spend the saved money on promotion and personnel.

Not a single construction company can provide itself with all the necessary equipment of its own.

All materials are purchased after receiving an order, depending on which its quantity and quality are determined. Not always the customer, guided by considerations of economy, will make a choice in favor of high-quality building materials. Therefore, there is no need to purchase it in advance in high quality at a higher price.

But the selection of personnel needs to be taken very seriously. To do this, it is better to immediately hire a personnel officer who has experience in the construction industry to help you. He will help you quickly select the right specialists and a good foreman. In addition, you will need an architect-designer and an accountant.

Promotion instructions

Promotion depends on specialization. If a company specializes in performing work for individuals, then it will have to create a good website, create an entire system for attracting customers who will find the company through online search queries and through print advertising.

Your own website is a great opportunity to demonstrate examples of your work, if any.

If the company works with general contractors, it will have to actively cooperate with their managers. You will need good negotiator skills, and if you don’t have them, then hire a manager or director of the company who has these abilities.

Do not ignore participation in tenders. To do this, hire one employee whose responsibilities will include preparing the necessary documentation and participating in tenders. You should not rely only on this method of attracting customers, since many competitors are doing the same thing and the likelihood of winning them is small. However, it is possible to get several customers a year through this channel.

Income and expenses

The answer to this question depends on the chosen direction. Let's give a calculation for a small company that specializes in construction work. Its costs will be:

• purchase of tools - from 100,000 rubles;
• staff salary or wage fund (payroll) – 120,000 rubles.

The payroll is formed taking into account the salaries of 4–5 people. The company will also need a vehicle to deliver personnel, tools and material to the site, but if this is not available, you can hire a carrier.

The prices for repair work are as follows:

• cosmetic repairs - up to 1,500 rubles. for 1 m2;
• economy repair - from 2,000 rubles. for 1 m2;
• Luxury class work - from RUB 3,500. for 1 m 2.

Such a company, with an average workload, can carry out repairs of 200 m2 per month. And this will bring income from 400,000 rubles. We take away the costs of payroll, transport, rental premises and taxes, leaving about 200,000 rubles. Investments in tools will pay off in half a month.

Of course, this is an optimistic forecast and it will be difficult to achieve such indicators at the initial stage. The above calculation does not include the costs of registering a company. If the company plans to engage only in internal repair work, then registering an individual entrepreneur or LLC will not require significant investments. But if we are talking about a large-scale project that is aimed at a wide range of services provided, then registration will take longer and require significantly more funding.

It is better to start in this business during the period of high demand, which begins with the beginning of the thaw and ends in October. During this period, the demand for the services of construction companies is very high and it is not difficult to find a customer. You can reduce your monthly costs by saving on carrier services. To do this, you can lease a car, paying for its rental will be inexpensive, and the driver can be someone from the construction team.

Features of opening a large enterprise

If the company plans to provide services to government agencies and legal entities, then it will have to register an LLC. When registering an individual entrepreneur, the owner deprives himself of the opportunity to work with large customers.

It is better to delegate the registration process to one of the law firms. At the same time, you need to order a website for the company. All this will cost 20,000–25,000 rubles, which will include payment of the state fee.

Registration of an enterprise is only the first and not the most expensive stage. Next you have to join the SRO.

Previously, to work in the construction industry it was necessary to obtain state licenses, but now this process has been abolished. The concept of a self-regulatory organization, which is composed of specialists in the relevant field, has been introduced. For the construction industry, this organization is made up of professionals from all related professions who work in their respective fields - roofers, geologists, and so on.

To become a member of the SRO, you must submit the following documents:

• extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities;
• a photocopy of the certificate of state registration of the company and its registration with the tax service;
• articles of association;
• an extract from the decision of the founders of the organization on the appointment of the head of the company.

A photocopy must be issued by a notary. In addition to these documents, which provide information about the company, it is necessary to submit documents characterizing its personnel, namely:

• photocopies of documents on specialized higher or secondary specialized education;
• photocopies of workers’ work books and employment contracts concluded with them;
• copies of certificates of advanced training of personnel.

If managers cannot provide documents confirming the availability of specialized education, the company will not be able to carry out serious work. Only finishing work and minor repairs will be available to her. For professions such as an electrician or a high-altitude fitter, it is required to submit copies of non-expired certificates that indicate the admission group and contain a mark on passing a medical examination. All these documents must be accompanied by a valid business card of the head of the company with contact information.

To join an SRO you will have to pay a fee of up to 25,000 rubles. The size of the contribution depends on the local situation; it can be significantly less, but not less than 10,000 rubles. But you won’t be able to get rid of it with just one contribution; you need to deposit 300,000 rubles. to the SRO compensation fund. This fee is nothing more than civil liability insurance for a member of the organization. As a result, taking into account the state registration of the company, creating a website, joining an SRO, you will have to pay about 350,000 rubles.

Having registered a construction enterprise in this way, you can deal with investments as indicated above, but practitioners recommend making investments in the project so that the company has some kind of its own material support. This will require significant financial investments, namely:

• you will have to spend 10 million rubles or more on the purchase and rental of special construction equipment, geodetic and geological surveys, design work;
• for a garage to house equipment and an office you will have to pay from 60 thousand rubles per month;
• purchasing special clothing and hand tools for the team will cost at least 400,000 rubles.

Taking into account the payment of office rent for the year and paperwork, the initial investment will be approximately 11 million rubles. This start is significantly different from the one proposed above, but it allows you to very quickly receive large orders, allowing you to recoup the initial investment within 1–1.5 years.

Turnkey construction or even just repair work is a service that will be relevant always and everywhere. Regardless of the economic situation in the country and region, people buy apartments, houses and make repairs in their homes.

– this is an area where you can quickly reach a good payback level, but subject to a well-drafted business plan, recruitment of qualified personnel and proper organization of work.

Choosing a field of activity

Before drawing up a business plan for a construction business from scratch, you need to decide on a specific direction. In general, this area of ​​entrepreneurship can be divided into three main groups:

• Individual construction - in this case, the work will be focused on working with private orders.
• Construction work on an industrial scale; the road industry can be identified as a separate area.
• Major renovations of premises, including design direction - the development of turnkey projects is now in demand, especially in terms of city apartments.

The first two areas require not only significant investments, but also a team of excellent specialists. You also need to purchase construction equipment, which itself costs a lot of money and requires qualified technical maintenance. Therefore, if you do not have the appropriate education and free money for such investments, it is better to start with the third direction - major repairs and interior decoration.

Registration

You can register your activities as an Individual Entrepreneur or LLC. If you only plan to renovate apartments, then an individual entrepreneur is a good place to start. In all other cases, you need an LLC.

Required documents

The standard package of documents includes the following:

• Certificate of registration as an individual entrepreneur or LLC.
• Company's stamp.
• Agreement forms.
• Authorized capital.
• Statutory documents.
• Bank account.
• Documents on joining the SRO.
• Permitting documentation from the fire inspectorate.
• License to carry out construction work.
• Certificates of conformity for equipment and materials used.
• Technical documentation for equipment, special equipment, materials used in construction.

The specific list of documentation will depend on what type of construction business you decide to develop from scratch.

Purchase of machinery and equipment

If at the initial stage the budget is limited, you can rent special equipment and equipment. You can also save money if you purchase everything you need on lease.

But, even if there are enough funds to develop a construction business from scratch, there is no need to immediately purchase special equipment and expensive equipment, since if the business does not take off, all this will have to be sold one way or another, and this is a waste of time and money.

Let's consider the list of necessary equipment for the simplest type of business in the construction industry - apartment renovation. To start you will need:

• Transport can be a van, something like a Gazelle for transporting building materials, tools and a team of workers.
• Professional equipment for repair work - electric drills, screwdrivers, hammer drills, tile cutters, circular saws, small tools - hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, tape measures and so on.
• Measuring, including levels.
• Work clothes for the team.

There is no need to purchase building materials in advance - it is better to do this for a specific project.

Recruitment

The professionalism and quality of work of your staff is practically the basis for the success and development of a construction business, even if we are talking about a small team renovating premises. The classic scheme for this type of business in the construction industry is the following “composition”:

• Electrician.
• Painter-plasterer.
• Tiler-finisher.
• Mason.
• General workers.

If you provide turnkey finishing of premises with the development of a design project, then, accordingly, you will also need an interior designer and architect.

It goes without saying that specialties and the number of work units in a particular area must be selected based on the area of ​​activity and the size of the company. But, when choosing an employee, first of all, you need to look at his experience and “track record”.

Procedure for organizing work

How to organize a construction business? You need to draw up a business plan for the project - this will be both a step-by-step instruction, of a kind, and a forecast for the future, since financial calculations must be present.

A rough plan for starting a construction business from scratch is as follows:

• Choose a business direction in the construction industry.
• Resolve documentary issues - draw up an organizational and legal form, obtain all the necessary permits.
• Recruit staff.
• Deal with the equipment - rent, buy on lease or purchase outright at full price.
• Launch an advertising campaign, find your first clients.

And if all stages, up to the last, are only a matter of time and money spent, then the start of work will depend on the last one - without clients there will be no profit, this is obvious. Therefore, issues of advertising and business promotion should be entrusted to professional marketers.

Advertising campaign

It is impossible to develop a construction business from scratch effectively and efficiently without a well-developed advertising campaign. In this niche, effective tools would be the following:

• Media, radio and television.
• Banners, advertising posters - outdoor advertising in busy areas of the city.
• Internet advertising – targeting, contextual, development of your website.

The site needs to be given special attention, since it is, in essence, your business card on the Internet, and this is where most people spend their time, who are also your potential clients.

A little advice: you don’t need to save on this and create something just to have it.
Order a website from professionals, indicate on it all the necessary information:

• Company name.
• Actual and legal address.
• Specialization.
• Completed projects.
• Duration of work in the niche, partners.
• Company management, work experience.

You can also include customer reviews on the site. And since they can be custom-made for appearance, it is better to post scans or photographs of written reviews. It’s even better if these are video reviews from clients or partners.

Don’t forget about tenders, and not only private ones, but also municipal ones. At first, the delivery of several successful municipal projects will only work as a plus and will definitely bring more than one client in the future.

Financial component

Construction as a business is quite an expensive business; the lion's share of expenses falls on the purchase of equipment and special equipment. Even renting equipment is far from a budget item, but with proper planning, the costs quickly pay off.

If we consider the average bill on the market with the condition of promoting a construction business from scratch, the initial costs for a year of work are approximately as follows:

• Purchase of tools - about 100,000 rubles.
• Transport rental - subject to the average rental cost of a truck being 10,000 rubles, per year 120,000 rubles.
• Salary for three workers is about 1.5 million.
• Other expenses, amount for force majeure circumstances - about 100,000 rubles.

In total, to start a construction business in Russia you will need about 2 million, plus or minus a couple of hundred thousand rubles, but it is better to include it in the business plan with a reserve.

A construction business from scratch can pay for itself in about a year if you do 3-4 cosmetic repairs per month, the average cost of which is 50,000 rubles, as well as one major one. Its cost for a two-room apartment with a regular layout is about 200,000 rubles.

Such a financial plan is, of course, approximate. At the beginning of work, most likely, there will be a time of little profit until advertising works and starts bringing in clients. As the number of successfully completed projects increases, the number of clients will also increase. Your task at first is to earn not money, but an excellent reputation, since it is this that will later be converted into good income.

In conclusion

The construction business in Russia is a profitable business, although competition in this niche is quite fierce. But, adhering to simple rules: quality of work, reasonable prices, timely delivery of the project, will inevitably lead to the fact that your construction company will grow and generate good income.