MBE/DBE Training

The BCIA provides training programs designed to strengthen MBE/DBE construction businesses. These programs are in the form of both one-on-one counseling with MBE/DBE contractors, as well as courses taught in a classroom setting.

Current training opportunities for BCIA Certified Businesses include:

Construction Business Management

Fundamentals of Construction Law

Financial Management

Marketing of the Construction Business

Bid Preparation & Submittal

Blue Print Reading

Estimating

Scheduling

Job Site Performance

Identification of Bid Opportunities

Computer fundamentals

 
OUR Services
  • Training and Development - Provide educational programs to support and strengthen MBE/DBE contractors.
  • Construction Services - Provide liaison between MBE/DBE contractors, general contractors and owners of projects.
  • Voluntary Support - Enlist governmental bodies, other construction users and building contractors support by becoming signatory to the Plan.
  • Monitoring and Tracking - Maintain a reporting system for measuring MBE/DBE participation and general contractor support of program guidelines.
  • Goals Setting - Establish goals for Signatory General Contractors’ MBE/DBE participation on construction projects.
  • Funding - Develop funding sources to support staff and programs.
  • Career Opportunities - Promote career opportunities for minority and disadvantaged students through education scholarships and expand employment opportunities.
  • Certification - Verify a firm’s status as a MBE/DBE enterprise.
  • Public Relations - Provide information concerning the programs and objectives to local as well as national media.

 

OTHER Services
  • Plan Room Access - The BCIA maintains an official plan room for use by MBE/DBE contractors. Contractors may use the BCIA plan room to perform their take-off, or check out project plans for up to 48 hours (with approval).
  • Weekly Plan Room Summary - A weekly summary report is mailed to BCIA certified contractors on planned, current, and future construction projects in the area. The summary report includes bidding requirements, project size and estimated value, scope summary, owner, architect, engineer, and bid date, time, and location.

  • Quantity take-off for material and labor on selected construction projects. This technical assistance is available through the BCIA office and through referral to qualified local estimating services. Contractors can take the quantities of material and labor for a specific job, review them, and then add their respective overhead and profit prior to bid submittal.
  • Internet Plan Room Access is now available at the BCIA. Contractors have access to electronic plans and specifications. Plans can be viewed on computer at the BCIA office, and can be sorted for locale, by trade, or size. Utilization of this service benefits BCIA contractors through time and money savings.
  • BCIA Computer Bank - Available for use by certified BCIA contractors.