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Since 2012, the demand for residential and commercial contractors has steadily increased, creating the biggest backlog of construction projects in years. Many Louisiana general contractors are now scrambling to find enough subcontractors and suppliers to keep their projects on schedule and meet completion dates. Recent industry analysis indicates this increased consumer demand will continue for the next five years, so there’s no shortage of active and upcoming construction projects ready for your crews or waiting for your bid. You can learn more about current Louisiana construction projects here.
Louisiana requires all contractors to hold a current Louisiana contractor’s license issued by the Contractors State License Board. In addition, there may be specific bond and insurance requirements listed in greater detail on the state website.
If you’re considering bidding on construction projects in Louisiana, you will want to visit the Louisiana Worker Safety website. Understanding the state’s latest worker safety requirements will be helpful as you prepare your bids for Louisiana construction projects.
Subcontractors and suppliers report that they struggle to find and connect with reputable and busy general contractors. PlanHub has reviewed the latest construction industry data to determine Louisiana’s most prominent and active general contractors, and here are their website links.
There is no schedule or regulatory process for posting new blueprints to a plan room or to start the bidding process. Plans for new construction projects go out to bid once the architect and project owner have finalized the plans. Depending on the project’s size, scope, and complexity, new drawings can take a few weeks to several months to complete. Once PlanHub receives a new construction project, the plans, specs, and bidders list are available to you online within a few hours.
Louisiana has become one of the most invested areas in the United States for construction. According to the Industrial Info of Sugarland, Texas, over $32 billion worth of projects have been put in place since 2019. Industrial projects have been flocking to the state thanks to its low taxes, strong workforce, and solid infrastructure. Construction companies are busy trying to keep up with Louisiana’s economic development. This has led to an uptick in job openings for construction workers. The work experience listed in the job description can vary by construction project. Some require more experience (roles like project manager, construction manager, etc), while others are fairly entry-level. With PlanHub, get involved with a Louisiana construction site today!
Once you’re properly licensed, you can begin submitting your bid to the general contractors bidding on the project, or the project owner. Log in to the PlanHub plan room to pick and choose the projects that match your trade or scope of work, and then start your usual takeoff process. Certain publicly funded projects may contain specific bidding requirements or forms, typically included with the plans and specs.
The Louisiana AGC provides chapter training, support, and business resources to help contractors build a better construction environment for the future.
Since most state building codes provide a baseline of occupant safety and comfort, some similarities from one state to the next are to be expected. However, each state creates its building code to address unique localized environmental issues such as hurricanes, tornadoes, landslides, flooding, and even earthquakes.
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