Become a Partner
Apply here to become a Construction Partner in the Construction Allies in Action initiative and contribute to generational change within the commercial construction industry.
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.
Expectations
- Public statement on your company website that your company is supporting diversity within the workplace and vendor contracts.
- Verify your company’s vendor documents are ensuring equity for all construction contractors.
- Submit letters of recommendation for all Minority Construction Companies who graduate from the Strong Foundations Program.
- Provide a list of MBE/DBE/WBE contractors that you have hired on your projects, which will be published in our December eNewsletter and available on our website in celebration of the impact your company is making in the construction industry.
- Complete Developmental CQ training course.
Making a Difference
When you become a Partner in the Construction Allies in Action initiative, you are enabling a Minority Construction Company to take part in the Strong Foundations Program, giving them the knowledge and tools they need to grow and manage their company.
Premier Partner
- Enhanced Listing in both the Spring and Fall Issues of The Source magazine, with the Construction Allies in Action icon indicating you are part of the initiative.
- Your company logo featured on Construction Allies in Action website.
- List of MBE/DBE/WBE contractors that you’ve hired on projects published in the Builders Exchange of Michigan December eNewsletter and on both the Builders Exchange of Michigan and Construction Allies in Action websites in celebration of the impact your company is making on the industry.
- Recognition at the graduation and awards ceremony of the contributions you have made to the initiative.
- Reserved seats for (4) guests from your company at the end of the year graduation and awards ceremony.
- Article with coordinating social media posts on the Construction Allies in Action website and official social media pages featuring your company’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
- Your company logo featured on Construction Allies in Action marketing materials.
Supporting Partner
- Enhanced Listing in both the Spring and Fall Issues of The Source magazine, with the Construction Allies in Action icon indicating you are part of the initiative.
- Your company logo featured on Construction Allies in Action website.
- List of MBE/DBE/WBE contractors that you’ve hired on projects published in the Builders Exchange of Michigan December eNewsletter and on both the Builders Exchange of Michigan and Construction Allies in Action websites in celebration of the impact your company is making on the industry.
- Recognition at the graduation and awards ceremony of the contributions you have made to the initiative.
- Reserved seats for (2) guests from your company at the end of the year graduation and awards ceremony.
- Article with coordinating social media posts on the Construction Allies in Action website and official social media pages featuring your company’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
- Your company logo featured on Construction Allies in Action marketing materials.
Affiliate Partner
- Enhanced Listing in both the Spring and Fall Issues of The Source magazine, with the Construction Allies in Action icon indicating you are part of the initiative.
- Your company logo featured on Construction Allies in Action website.
- List of MBE/DBE/WBE contractors that you’ve hired on projects published in the Builders Exchange of Michigan December eNewsletter and on both the Builders Exchange of Michigan and Construction Allies in Action websites in celebration of the impact your company is making on the industry.
- Recognition at the graduation and awards ceremony of the contributions you have made to the initiative.
- Reserved seats for guests from your company at the end of the year graduation and awards ceremony.
- Article with coordinating social media posts on the Construction Allies in Action website and official social media pages featuring your company’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
- Your company logo featured on Construction Allies in Action marketing materials.
Proceeds will be used to cover the hard costs of the Strong Foundations Program. All funds in excess will be put into a scholarship for a minority student at Grand Rapids Community College Workforce Training Programs for construction skilled trades training.