Which category & classification should I apply for?

It depends.   If you are just starting, and have no construction experience, the CDB requires that you begin as a Petty class contractor.   This will allow you to bid for small jobs and gain experience before tackling larger projects.  As a petty contractor, you can choose almost any category of work.   However, you will need to purchase equipment for the category that you apply for.  

If you or your engineer have significant experience in a specific sector, then you should probably apply for the category of work that best fits that sector.    A reason that we have introduced multiple categories of work is to promote specialisation.    As a contractor become a specialist in a particular sector, the new regulations will also help them win new projects by reducing the eligible competition.   

Please note that the CDB does not encourage direct entry to classifications other than Petty.  While it is possible to become a "A", "B" or "C" contractor on the basis of a firm's experience or if the applicant is a registered under the Company Act of Bhutan, the CDB prefers new contractors to prove their capabilities before bidding for larger projects.   All applications for direct entry to classifications other than Petty will be scrutinised very carefully.

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