.construction Domain Names
42 registrars compared — cheapest from $7.99 at Sav
Delegated in November 2013 as part of ICANN's new gTLD program, .construction is a niche for the building trade, but its owner is a surprising player: Binky Moon, LLC, a name that hides a large domain portfolio.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sav Cheapest | $7.99 | $34.52 | $34.52 | $146.07 | $318.67 | Visit |
| 2 | Porkbun | $8.75 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $146.75 | $319.25 | Visit |
| 3 | Dynadot | $8.78 | $35.53 | $35.53 | $150.90 | $328.55 | Visit |
| 4 | Regery | $8.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | $152.95 | $332.90 | Visit |
| 5 | INWX | $9.58 | $61.20 | $61.20 | $254.38 | $560.38 | Visit |
| 6 | Hostinger | $10.19 | $45.19 | $10.19 | $190.95 | $416.90 | Visit |
| 7 | Truehost | $12.88 | $49.91 | $39.26 | $212.52 | $462.07 | Visit |
| 8 | EuroDNS | $14.76 | $63.55 | $63.55 | $268.96 | $586.71 | Visit |
| 9 | Name.com | $15.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $235.95 | $510.90 | Visit |
| 10 | eDomains | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | Visit |
| 11 | Cloudflare | $30.20 | $30.20 | $30.20 | $151.00 | $302.00 | Visit |
| 12 | OVHcloud | $30.99 | $38.59 | $37.89 | $185.35 | $378.30 | Visit |
| 13 | NameBright | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $165.00 | $330.00 | Visit |
| 14 | Spaceship | $34.36 | $34.36 | $34.36 | $171.80 | $343.60 | Visit |
| 15 | DreamHost | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $174.95 | $349.90 | Visit |
| 16 | Hello.co | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $174.95 | $349.90 | Visit |
| 17 | Above.com | $36.52 | $36.52 | $36.52 | $182.60 | $365.20 | Visit |
| 18 | Epik | $37.95 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $189.75 | $379.50 | Visit |
| 19 | NameSilo | $37.99 | $38.99 | $34.99 | $193.95 | $388.90 | Visit |
| 20 | Crazy Domains | $38.99 | $38.99 | $38.99 | $194.95 | $389.90 | Visit |
| 21 | UK2 | $41.03 | $41.03 | $52.99 | $205.15 | $410.30 | Visit |
| 22 | MrDomain | $43.23 | $43.23 | $43.23 | $216.15 | $432.30 | Visit |
| 23 | All Domains | $43.29 | $45.51 | $45.51 | $225.33 | $452.88 | Visit |
| 24 | 123 Reg | $43.54 | $43.54 | $43.54 | $217.70 | $435.40 | Visit |
| 25 | Cosmotown | $43.67 | $50.17 | $43.67 | $244.35 | $495.20 | Visit |
| 26 | Gandi | $44.05 | $95.98 | $37.32 | $427.97 | $907.87 | Visit |
| 27 | Infomaniak | $44.12 | $44.12 | $44.12 | $220.60 | $441.20 | Visit |
| 28 | Namecheap | $45.48 | $56.48 | $45.48 | $271.40 | $553.80 | Visit |
| 29 | Internet.bs | $45.53 | $45.53 | $38.23 | $227.65 | $455.30 | Visit |
| 30 | Gname | $45.99 | $45.99 | $45.99 | $229.95 | $459.90 | Visit |
| 31 | Marcaria | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $230.00 | $460.00 | Visit |
| 32 | Regtons | $46.99 | $46.99 | $46.99 | $234.95 | $469.90 | Visit |
| 33 | Directnic | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $240.00 | $480.00 | Visit |
| 34 | Blacknight | $48.82 | $48.82 | $48.82 | $244.10 | $488.20 | Visit |
| 35 | Netim | $50.00 | $50.00 | $33.00 | $250.00 | $500.00 | Visit |
| 36 | 101domain | $53.67 | $62.17 | $53.67 | $302.35 | $613.20 | Visit |
| 37 | Moniker | $54.05 | $61.12 | $54.05 | $298.53 | $604.13 | Visit |
| 38 | Squarespace | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $275.00 | $550.00 | Visit |
| 39 | Hover | $55.19 | $55.19 | $55.19 | $275.95 | $551.90 | Visit |
| 40 | IONOS | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $280.00 | $560.00 | Visit |
| 41 | OnlyDomains | $59.99 | $67.99 | $67.99 | $331.95 | $671.90 | Visit |
| 42 | GoDaddy | $66.19 | $66.19 | $66.19 | $330.95 | $661.90 | Visit |
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A Quirky Name Behind a Tradesman's Domain
Binky Moon, LLC — the sponsor of .construction — sounds like a children's toy company, not a registry. But this entity is a front for Donuts Inc., one of the largest operators of new gTLDs. Donuts has filed for hundreds of extensions, often under whimsical subsidiary names. Binky Moon specifically manages a cluster of 'interest' TLDs, including .business, .cafe, and .church. The branding may be playful, but the strategy is serious: each TLD targets a distinct community, and .construction is their stake in the global building industry. For more on the delegation, see IANA's record.
The 2012 New gTLD Wave: Construction's Birth
ICANN's 2012 application round opened the floodgates to hundreds of new top-level domains, and .construction was one of the early successes, delegated on November 8, 2013. Prior to this, a builder wanting an online presence had to settle for a .com with a clever hack or a long phrase. Now, a contractor can claim a short, memorable name like 'acme.construction'. The delegation round was notable for its scale — over 1,000 applications — and .construction emerged as a respected player, not a brand-protection-only TLD. It's a practical choice for an industry that thrives on clear service labels.
Pricing: A Wide Spread, But a Mid-Range Bet
The .construction namespace is affordable but hardly a bargain-bin TLD. Pricing across the 42 registrars that carry it shows a wide spread, placing it in the mid-range category. At the low end, Sav sells registrations for about $7.99, with renewals around $34.52 — competitive for a niche extension. But some services charge far more, hitting $66.19, so it pays to shop. This spread reflects a TLD still finding its equilibrium: not as cheap as mass-market options, but not premium either. For a small contractor, the entry cost is modest; for a large enterprise wanting to secure its brand across the industry, volume pricing becomes a consideration.
Not a Brand TLD, But a Community Canvas
Binky Moon, LLC runs .construction as an open, unrestricted gTLD — not as a brand TLD like .google or .bmw. That means anyone can register, whether they're a solo carpenter, a multinational builder, or a materials supplier. The absence of restrictive eligibility rules makes it a community canvas rather than a corporate fortress. This mirrors sibling TLDs like .codes and .coach, which also serve as broad professional markers. For an industry that thrives on local trust and word-of-mouth, a .construction domain can signal specificity — but it also requires self-policing, since the registry doesn't verify that registrants are actually in the trade.
The Construction Cluster: Siblings in the Trades
Binky Moon hasn't stopped at .construction — it operates a whole cluster of trade-related TLDs. Alongside .construction sit .business, .cafe, .church, and .coach, each targeting a distinct vertical. This portfolio approach means registrants can secure a consistent name across related services — like 'smith.construction' for the core business and 'smith.business' for administrative ventures. It also creates natural cross-links: a construction firm might also register a .cafe for a job-site coffee van. For the registry, the cluster builds collective value; for users, it's a fast, intuitive way to signal an industry connection without the clutter of .com. As the new gTLD landscape matures, these niche extensions thrive by owning their niches.