About Forthright

Vermont Contractor
You Can Count On.

Forthright was built on a simple idea — Vermont deserves a construction company that's as straightforward as the work itself.

Our Story

Why We Started Forthright

Forthright was founded by someone who came to construction from the outside — with a background in marketing, sales, and business operations across SaaS and commodity markets.

That perspective shapes how we run jobs. We communicate like a business, not a trade shop. Estimates are documented. Timelines are tracked. Clients don't have to chase us down for updates.

We've built a team with real trade expertise to back it up. The combination — business discipline and skilled field execution — is what Forthright is built on.

Gerry Howatt — Founder, Forthright Construction Vermont
Gerry Howatt Founder & CEO
What We Stand For

Our Values

Honesty

We tell you what a project will cost, how long it will take, and what to expect along the way — before you sign anything.

Quality

We work with skilled trade partners and hold the work to a standard we're proud to stand behind. No shortcuts.

Fair Treatment

Everyone on a Forthright project — our team, subcontractors, and trade partners — is treated with respect and compensated fairly.

Community

We live here too. The buildings we work on are part of the communities we call home. That matters to us.

Labor Standards

Building Dignity Partnership

Forthright is a certified partner of Building Dignity. Every worker on our projects is paid fairly and treated with respect — we hold our trade partners to the same standard.

BUILDING
DIGNITY
PARTNER

Work with a contractor you can trust.

Free estimates. No obligation. Just a straight conversation about your project.

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