Get Involved
By contributing to an initiative that encourages growth, diversity, and inclusion within the commercial construction industry, your company will be creating change and becoming a forerunner of transparency and accountability.
Making a Difference
Your commitment to the Construction Allies in Action initiative helps underrepresented contractors take part in the free Strong Foundations Program, giving them the knowledge and tools they need to grow and manage their companies.
why organizations have gotten involved
“We believe that the trajectory created by Construction Allies in Action to power new vendor development and education is critical toward ensuring a deeper contractor pool is available to support the region’s growth. Like-minded organizations will find a win-win partnership that not only accomplishes this mission but helps deliver on the promise of creating a more equitable and prosperous future for the community at large.”
Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Construction Ally
How You Can Help
- Supporters of Construction Allies in Action must verify that their vendor documents are equitable for all construction contractors.
- Allies and Partners assist enrolled contractors in developing social capital and business development strategies, as well as provide mentorship assistance to establish goal-oriented progress and growth.
How Can Your Company Help Create Generational Wealth for Underrepresented Construction Companies?
Who can become a Construction Ally?
Corporate entities that regularly fund the building and renovation of construction projects. Construction Allies must be committed to furthering diversity and inclusion within the commercial construction industry through actionable items, transparency, and accountability. Construction Allies will financially support the Strong Foundations Program, giving underrepresented contractors access to practical knowledge courses on building and sustaining their construction businesses.
What We Need from Allies
Equitable Document Review
Verify that your current vendor documents are equitable for all contractors and include verbiage regarding the use of DBE/MBE/WBE contractors on your projects.
Financial Commitment
Your commitment is used to cover the hard costs associated with the Strong Foundations Program, including paying vendors and instructors for their time, the use of digital tools to provide resources to contractors, and the ability to offer additional benefits to enrollees.
Benefits Allies Receive
Event Recognition
Recognition at our end-of-year celebration for your company’s efforts to improve diversity in the construction industry.
Social Promotion
Your company’s logo on multiple social media posts, emails, and on our website to improve your brand recognition.
Expanded Contractor Pool
By helping to create sustainable businesses for underrepresented contractors, your company will be creating a larger contractor pool to use on projects.
Who can become a Construction Partner?
Construction companies that are committed to furthering diversity and inclusion within the commercial construction industry through actionable items, transparency, and accountability. Construction Partners will help fund some of the initiatives within the Strong Foundations Program, as well as mentor an assigned Enrolled Contractor, when applicable.
What We Need from Partners
Equitable Document Review
Verify that your current vendor documents are equitable for all contractors and include verbiage regarding the use of DBE/MBE/WBE contractors on your projects.
Financial Commitment
Your commitment is used to cover the hard costs associated with the Strong Foundations Program, including paying vendors and instructors for their time, the use of digital tools to provide resources to contractors, and the ability to offer additional benefits to enrollees.
Benefits Partners Receive
Event Recognition
Recognition at our end-of-year celebration for your company’s efforts to improve diversity in the construction industry.
Social Promotion
Your company’s logo on multiple social media posts, emails, and on our website to improve your brand recognition.
Expanded Contractor Pool
By helping to create sustainable businesses for underrepresented contractors, your company will be creating a larger contractor pool to use on projects.