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 MINORITY CONTRACTORS - Who are they? December 8, 2022 Minority contractors are businesses that are owned and operated by members of a minority group, such as racial or ethnic minorities, women, or individuals with disabilities. These contractors may receive special consideration or support from government agencies and other organizations in order to help them compete for contracts and grow their businesses. Support can include access to special funding programs, technical assistance, and other resources. The goal of supporting minority contractors is to promote diversity and inclusion in the business world and to help level the playing field for underrepresented groups. Minority businesses (MBEs) often face challenges in competing for contracts and opportunities in the construction industry, due to biases and discrimination. As a result, government agencies and private companies often have programs and initiatives to promote and support the participation of minority contractors in...
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The Construction Series - Why? Rationale & Contents

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  TOPOGRAPHIC PLANS (Civil Engineering) Hello, in this quick post I will present myself as well as the reasons behind starting the Construction Mini-Series. My educational background is in Civil Engineering with a focus on Water/Wastewater. With twenty-five years of construction experience spread across various sectors in the construction industry, I have learned a lot from formal training, on-the-job training as well as practical experience including but not limited to project planning, project analysis, cost estimating, project management and facility management. The most particular aspect of my experiences is that I have worked for all the different actors in the industry: _Manufacturer/Supplier: who are looking to sell their products to subcontractors, general contractors, owners and the general public as well. A critical aspect for manufacturers is to be specified because if they're not then they can't be a part of bids. _Subcontractors: Who are looking to win bids and con...
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