Domeniu .construction is a proposed new TLD in ICANN's New gTLD Program. It was originally applied for by both Minardos Group and Donuts, though Donuts prevailed in an August 2013 auction for the string, held by Innovative Auctions. The total amount was not disclosed though the 8 total auctions that were cumulatively valued at $9.65 million.[1] The proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the Root Zone on 14 November, 2013.[2] Contract Signed On 16 September 2013, Donuts received a Registry Agreement signed by ICANN for .construction after passing the Initial Evaluation.[3] Delegation .construction was delegated to the Root Zone of the DNS on November 14, 2013, completing the successful application for the string.[2] Sunrise The Registry announced that their Sunrise Period for the string would begin 10 December 2013 and end on 07 February 2014.[4]