NAICS sector 23
Construction
Building, remodeling, and the trades that construct and repair homes and structures.
The learning topics below apply to this industry. Each one opens onto its chapters, its guides, and its checklists.
Hiring & Consumer Protection
How to check who you are about to hire, what to ask, and where to go when something goes wrong.
Chapter 1
Checking a business before you hire
A repeatable way to check who you are about to work with.
Education & TrainingBefore You Hire
- Legal business name confirmed
- Business registration found in the state registry
- License looked up on the official board site
- License status is active and current
- Disciplinary or complaint history checked
- Insurance confirmed directly with the insurer
- Workers' compensation coverage or exemption confirmed
- Written scope, price, and schedule received
- Payment schedule agreed in writing
Chapter 2
Questions to ask, and warning signs
What to ask before you commit, and what should slow you down.
Chapter 3
Licenses, registrations, and insurance
Three things that get confused constantly, explained one at a time.
Chapter 4
If something goes wrong
Where to go, and in what order.
Education & Training
Courses, programs, and continuing education. This is the part of the Library still being written.
Chapter 1
Learning the basics
Where to start when you are new to a trade or a field.
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Chapter 2
Training programs
Apprenticeships, vocational programs, and hands-on training.
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Chapter 3
Continuing education
Keeping skills and credentials current once you are working.
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Careers & Credentials
What a credential actually proves, how to check one, and the difference between a personal licence and a business record.
Chapter 1
What a credential actually means
A licence, a registration, and a certificate are three different things.
Chapter 2
Checking a credential
How to look up a licence or certificate on the issuing agency's own site.
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Starting & Running a Business
Listing your business, keeping your official records in good shape, and making your public information accurate.
Chapter 1
Getting listed
From a blank profile to something a consumer can actually use.
Chapter 2
Keeping your official records in good shape
People will look you up. Make sure what they find is accurate.
Projects & Practical Guides
Planning work, comparing bids, contracts, payments, and the checklists worth printing before anything starts.
Chapter 1
Planning a project
What to settle before a single day of work is scheduled.
Education & TrainingBefore You Remodel
- Compare at least three itemized bids
- Understand Lump Sum, Cost Plus, and GMP contract types
- Confirm permit and inspection responsibilities
- Verify insurance and workers' compensation
- Set aside a realistic budget for surprises
- Photograph existing conditions before work starts
- Confirm who handles cleanup and disposal
- Get the final walkthrough process in writing
Chapter 2
Contracts and payments
What belongs in writing, and when each payment should fall due.
Education & TrainingBefore You Sign a Contract
- Full legal names and addresses of every party
- Detailed scope of work, including what is excluded
- Total price and how it is calculated
- Payment schedule tied to milestones, not dates
- Start date and completion date
- Written change-order process
- Who is responsible for permits
- Warranty terms and duration
- Cancellation and dispute-resolution terms
Chapter 3
Hiring for a project
Choosing who does the work, and confirming they can.
Education & TrainingBefore You Hire
- Legal business name confirmed
- Business registration found in the state registry
- License looked up on the official board site
- License status is active and current
- Disciplinary or complaint history checked
- Insurance confirmed directly with the insurer
- Workers' compensation coverage or exemption confirmed
- Written scope, price, and schedule received
- Payment schedule agreed in writing
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