{"id":41341,"date":"2023-09-28T10:49:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T10:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/?p=41341"},"modified":"2023-09-27T11:03:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T11:03:33","slug":"promoting-diversity-in-the-construction-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/promoting-diversity-in-the-construction-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Promoting Diversity in the Construction Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the construction industry, promoting diversity and inclusion has become a priority. Today we will look at a few initiatives available to contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who are women- and minority-owned businesses (MBEs) looking to participate in construction projects. From federal programs to state and local initiatives, we will delve into the opportunities and requirements for MBE participation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/promoting-diversity-in-the-construction-industry\/#USDOT_DBE_Initiative\" >USDOT DBE Initiative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/promoting-diversity-in-the-construction-industry\/#DBE_Accreditation\" >DBE Accreditation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/promoting-diversity-in-the-construction-industry\/#Unified_Certification_Program_UCP\" >Unified Certification Program (UCP)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/promoting-diversity-in-the-construction-industry\/#Different_DBE_Federal_Programs\" >Different DBE Federal Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/promoting-diversity-in-the-construction-industry\/#State_DBE_Initiatives\" >State DBE Initiatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/promoting-diversity-in-the-construction-industry\/#Maryland\" >Maryland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/promoting-diversity-in-the-construction-industry\/#North_Carolina\" >North Carolina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/promoting-diversity-in-the-construction-industry\/#Massachusetts\" >Massachusetts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/promoting-diversity-in-the-construction-industry\/#New_Jersey\" >New Jersey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/promoting-diversity-in-the-construction-industry\/#Virginia\" >Virginia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/promoting-diversity-in-the-construction-industry\/#Florida\" >Florida<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/promoting-diversity-in-the-construction-industry\/#District_of_Columbia\" >District of Columbia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USDOT_DBE_Initiative\"><\/span><b>USDOT DBE Initiative<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, established under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Act, is administered by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT). This program encompasses agencies like the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration. It is trying to provide opportunities for MBEs in projects funded by the USDOT.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DBE_Accreditation\"><\/span><b>DBE Accreditation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To qualify as a DBE, a for-profit small business must be at least 51% owned by individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. This certification includes Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs). Ownership criteria and personal net worth limitations vary across agencies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unified_Certification_Program_UCP\"><\/span><b>Unified Certification Program (UCP)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>USDOT mandates that states receiving federal funding establish a Unified Certification Program (UCP) to certify businesses as DBEs. The UCP also maintains an accessible DBE directory for the public.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_DBE_Federal_Programs\"><\/span><b>Different DBE Federal Programs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Beyond USDOT, a lot of federal organizations require prime contractors to submit subcontracting plans that outline MBE utilization on specific contracts, further promoting diversity in procurement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_DBE_Initiatives\"><\/span><b>State DBE Initiatives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>States have also taken lots of steps to encourage MBE participation in construction projects. Let\u2019s explore some state-specific programs:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maryland\"><\/span><b>Maryland<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Maryland\u2019s Office of Minority Affairs ensures that state agencies strive for 29% MBE participation on the total dollar amount of all procurement contracts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"North_Carolina\"><\/span><b>North Carolina<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses in North Carolina compels local authorities to set targets on state-funded projects, with verifiable goals of 10% for construction projects.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Massachusetts\"><\/span><b>Massachusetts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Massachusetts sets combined M\/WBE participation goals of 10.4% for construction contracts and 17.9% for design contracts. Local organizations seeking state funding must establish project-specific goals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Jersey\"><\/span><b>New Jersey<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While New Jersey lacks specific MBE participation targets, the Division of Minority and Women Company Development, combined with the Department of Treasury, operates a small company set-aside program with a 25% contracting fund allocation to small firms.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virginia\"><\/span><b>Virginia<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Virginia\u2019s Small, Women-Owned, Minority-Owned Businesses Program (SWaM) has a 42% participation target, with separate MBE and WBE goals for some state agencies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Florida\"><\/span><b>Florida<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Florida Office of Supplier Diversity facilitates MBE connections with state agencies through programs like MatchMaker Conferences. Communities like Orlando have MBE targets of 18%, and the City of Tallahassee establishes goals based on service types.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"District_of_Columbia\"><\/span><b>District of Columbia<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although not explicitly MBE-focused, the Department of Small and Local Business Development in the District of Columbia mandates an overall participation goal of 50% for local small businesses, which includes MBEs and WBEs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Federal, state, and local initiatives offer valuable opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses to participate in projects. Contractors, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers should explore these programs to contribute to a more diverse industry landscape.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the construction industry, promoting diversity and inclusion has become a priority. 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