Overview
- .construction is an active generic top-level domain (gTLD) created through ICANN's New gTLD Program.
- Registry operator: Donuts (Fox Dynamite, LLC).
- The string was delegated to the DNS Root Zone on 14 November 2013.
- Categorized as an Industry new gTLD focused on the construction sector.
History
- Application and contention:
- The .construction string was applied for by both Minardos Group and Donuts.
- The contention was resolved via a private applicant auction held in August 2013; Donuts prevailed. The winning amount for this specific auction was not disclosed (the report noted 8 total applicant auctions cumulatively valued at $9.65 million).
- Contract and delegation:
- On 16 September 2013, Donuts received a Registry Agreement signed by ICANN after passing Initial Evaluation.
- .construction was delegated to the DNS Root Zone on 14 November 2013, completing the technical delegation.
- Sunrise:
- The registry announced a Sunrise Period beginning 10 December 2013 and ending 07 February 2014.
Usage and Audience
- Positioned as an Industry gTLD, .construction is intended for the construction sector, including businesses, projects and professionals tied to construction-related activities.
Registration Rules
- Registry operator: Donuts (Fox Dynamite, LLC).
- Contracted with ICANN via a Registry Agreement (signed 16 September 2013).
- Sunrise Period (as announced by the registry): 10 December 2013 – 07 February 2014.
Notable Cases or Examples
- Applicant auction between Minardos Group and Donuts in August 2013, won by Donuts via a private auction handled by Innovative Auctions.
- Delegation to the Root Zone completed on 14 November 2013 following the signed Registry Agreement.
Operator
Binky Moon, LLC
Whois
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domain: CONSTRUCTION
organisation: Binky Moon, LLC
address: c/o Identity Digital Limited
address: 10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address: Bellevue WA 98004
address: United States of America (the)
contact: administrative
name: Vice President, Engineering
organisation: Identity Digital Limited
address: 10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address: Bellevue WA 98004
address: United States of America (the)
phone: +1.425.298.2200
fax-no: +1.425.671.0020
e-mail: tldadmin@identity.digital
contact: technical
name: Senior Director, DNS Infrastructure Group
organisation: Identity Digital Limited
address: 10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address: Bellevue WA 98004
address: United States of America (the)
phone: +1.425.298.2200
fax-no: +1.425.671.0020
e-mail: tldtech@identity.digital
nserver: V0N0.NIC.CONSTRUCTION 2a01:8840:16:0:0:0:0:50 65.22.20.50
nserver: V0N1.NIC.CONSTRUCTION 2a01:8840:17:0:0:0:0:50 65.22.21.50
nserver: V0N2.NIC.CONSTRUCTION 2a01:8840:18:0:0:0:0:50 65.22.22.50
nserver: V0N3.NIC.CONSTRUCTION 161.232.10.50 2a01:8840:f4:0:0:0:0:50
nserver: V2N0.NIC.CONSTRUCTION 2a01:8840:19:0:0:0:0:50 65.22.23.50
nserver: V2N1.NIC.CONSTRUCTION 161.232.11.50 2a01:8840:f5:0:0:0:0:50
ds-rdata: 64792 8 2 810c9892ae0cef123c2ab4b09a8bf2547beba98819e21b5698032e9026e5faf7
whois: whois.nic.construction
status: ACTIVE
remarks: Registration information: https://www.identity.digital/
created: 2013-11-08
changed: 2023-09-13
source: IANA
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