What is different about construction in the United States
Contractors need an active state contractor license on file, and public-sector bidders track SAM.gov registration alongside bid bond requirements for each tender. Missing a mechanic's lien filing deadline after project completion is a common way contractors lose leverage on unpaid invoices, so that deadline should be tracked per project rather than left to memory. Solar installers additionally track state or utility interconnection approval status, since that determines when a project can actually go live.
Construction materials are generally taxable under state sales tax, while labor is sometimes exempt depending on the state and contract type, so quote templates need to separate the two line items clearly. OSHA compliance documentation is often requested by corporate clients before work begins. Bidding and construction activity typically slows during the coldest winter months in northern states and picks back up in spring, so scheduling should account for regional seasonality.
Set up your CRM for USA construction teams
- Track the mechanic's lien filing deadline per project, since missing it is a common way contractors lose unpaid-invoice leverage.
- Store each contractor's state license and SAM.gov registration status on the account for public-bid eligibility checks.
- Separate taxable materials from often-exempt labor on quote line items, since state sales tax rules differ between the two.