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Message from the President & CEO MR. D-MARS “Small and minority-owned businesses must play a significant role in our efforts to restore economic growth. Small businesses employ half of the nation’s private sector workforce; create a large share of the Nation’s new jobs; and introduce many groundbreaking ideas into the marketplace.”

– Barack Obama

When diversity is embraced, the economy and the workforce are strengthened. I find it extremely rewarding that we at Subcontractors USA are able to highlight agencies, primes and subcontractors and those in the industries of engineering, architecture, construction, transportation, IT, petrochemical, oil and gas, and energy and manufacturing who work together to foster diversity in Texas’ business world.

As a minority-owned publication and media company, we feel it is our obligation and privilege to celebrate the agencies who spend their money, time, and resources to give minority, women and veteran-owned businesses opportunities. There are times when companies do not meet their minority participation goals. However, we like to highlight those companies that do meet their minority participation goals, striving to be the bridge that fosters growth in the state of Texas for Certified Women, Veteran & Minority-Owned businesses that want to do business with their larger counterparts.

We realize it is important to be inclusive, and so do this year’s group of deserving honorees. This annual event highlights and celebrates those who are contributing to Texas’ economic growth and prosperity. Subcontractors USA takes great pride and pleasure in honoring top primes and agencies who open doors for great things to happen for small businesses.

Keith “MR.D-MARS” Davis, Sr. President & CEO Vaskey Media Group, Inc.

This is an excellent opportunity to give our prime contractors the accolades they deserve for their achievements in the industry and their contributions to the community!

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Dear Friends: On behalf of the constituents of the Eighteenth (18th) Congressional District and the United States House of Representatives, please allow me to convey my warmest greetings to you on this most important occasion.

In the spirit of peace and prosperity, I take great pride in joining the Top 25 Contractors and Supplier Diversity Champions in their mission to create opportunities for small, women and minority-owned businesses. I especially congratulate you for your tremendous outreach across the state of Texas. Diversity in business is critical to success in today’s marketplace and the work you do to ensure that inclusion is paramount.

Let me congratulate all of this year’s honorees. The 2018 Top Prime Contractors and Supplier Diversity Champions have broken barriers in their respective fields and left an indelible mark on the face of business today, throughout their understanding of the need for diversity and mentorship.

I would also like to thank Subcontractors USA for honoring the prime contractors and agencies who work relentlessly to support diversity. I recognize the value added to the state of Texas by MWBE and small business owners and the importance of providing them with opportunities for growth and empowerment.

I am especially thankful for your providing such timeless and selfless services on behalf of my constituents. We are honored and truly fortunate to have such an outstanding business and community development partner within our community.

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Dear Dear Friends: Friends:

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On behalf of the constituPrime Contractors, Architects & Engineers for Diversity and Supplier Diversity ents of the Ninth Congressional of Texas, salute all organizers Ceremony. District On behalf of Ithe constituents of and the particiNinth Champions Awards pants on their dedication to making this a memorable event.

Congressional District of Texas, I salute all organizers and participants on their dedication to making this a memorable event.

With great enthusiasm, I applaud Subcontractors USA and its supporters for their With great enthusiasm,the I applaud D-Mars Business Journal for andproviding its supporters commitment to recognizing prime contractors and suppliers menfor their commitment to recognizing the prime contractors and suppliers forbridges providing torship, fostering business growth in minority communities and building for mentorship, fostering business growth in minority communities and building bridges small businesses. I congratulate you on this great occasion as you continue to improve for quality small businesses.

I congratulate you on this great occasion as you continue to the of life across the state of Texas. improve the quality of life across the Greater Houston area.

I lookI forward to working with Subcontractors USA on Business future endeavors servlook forward to working with the D-Mars Journal and on tofuture ing you welland as atoMember of Congress. wishesoftoCongress. all for an Best exciting and to enjoyable endeavors serving you well as aBest Member wishes all for luncheon. an exciting and enjoyable evening.

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State Representative-­‐District 27-­‐Fort Bend County

August 13, 2014 June 20, 2018

GREETINGS GREETINGS

Congratulations to the award recipients of the 2014 d-­‐mars.com Top 50 Prime Contractors, Architects and Engineers, and the Supplier Diversity Champions.

Your hard work, dedication and successes are deserving of recognition. I admire Congratulations to the award recipients of the 2018 d-mars.com Top 25 Prime Contractors, Architects, Construction, Transportation, IT and the Supplier Diversity your Engineers, integrity and commitment to excellence.

Champions awards. Your hard work, dedication and successes are deserving of recognition.

I admire your integrity and commitment to excellence.

In today’s marketplace diversity in business is critical. I salute the Champions for the work they do to ensure that inclusion is paramount. This evening will be one In today’s marketplace, diversity in business is critical. I salute the Champions for the work they do towith ensure that inclusion is paramount.

This day will be one to rememto remember d-­‐mars.com recognizing and celebrating your magnanimous ber with Subcontractors recognizing and celebrating achievementsto in the the achievements in the USA industry and your invaluable your contributions industry and your invaluable contributions to the community. community.

Best wishes for your continued success for your work in the community you serve.

Best wishes for your continued success for your work in the community you serve.

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June 20, 2018 Dear Friends, On behalf of the constituents of District 146 and the Texas House of Representatives, it is a privilege to welcome and congratulate the honorees of the Top 25 Prime Contractors & Supplier Diversity Champions 2018 awards ceremony.

I also extend my appreciation to d-mars.com and Subcontractors USA for hosting this important event, which honors those whom have proven themselves to be champions of inclusivity and diversity. We must continue to encourage, promote, and protect the process of sourcing supplies from businesses that historically have been underutilized and underrepresented.

It is my pleasure to congratulate all of the honorees again for earning this esteemed award. Your excellent work and commitment to supplier diversity are worthy of recognition and distinction.

Warm regards,

State Representative Shawn Thierry Texas House District 146 Capitol Office - Austin (512) 463-0518 main (512) 463-0941 fax District Office - Houston (713) 667-4146 main (713) 839-0934 fax

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Dear Friends, I would like to welcome you to the Subcontractors USA awards luncheon. I would also like to congratulate Jim Rice and Jim Brownrigg as 2018 Mentor Moguls of Diversity and to recognize special guests, State Representative Shawn Thierry and Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards.

I am proud that our City of Missouri City is also recognized as a Supplier Diversity Champion. We are excited to join all of the other Champions in providing opportunities for our diverse business owners.

Our Small Business Initiative policy provides diverse companies and individuals the opportunity to do business in our City and with our City. Again, congratulations and best wishes on this special occasion.

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Jim Brownrigg Vice President and General Manager, Turner Construction Company - Houston Jim was a founding member of Turner Logistics. The company evolved from the successes and project requirements of Turner Construction Company’s Global Critical Facilities Group. Under Jim’s leadership, Turner successfully completed in excess of $1 Billion in Mission Critical projects.

Jim is passionate about impacting the community positively, both personally and through Turner. His focus has been on helping develop and grow the capacity of industry MWBE firms through active participation in the Turner School of Construction Management (TSCM), contributions in advocacy panel discussions, as a member of the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) Board of Directors, and ultimately, through the subcontracts awarded by Turner to deserving MWBE partners.

As a result of the efforts of the firm’s preconstruction and construction teams, Turner’s Houston office has awarded an average of $40 million in subcontracts to MWBE firms annually.

Led in part by Jim’s efforts, the 2018 TSCM in Houston introduced the Advanced TSCM Program. Expanding upon the standard curriculum, the ATSCM provides a more intense and interactive experience, and introduces a diverse group of subject matter experts to share their experiences with participants.

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im Brownrigg serves as Vice President and General Manager for Turner Construction Company’s local Houston office.

Jim oversees sales, finance, preconstruction, and project operations for the 120-employee, full-service office.

Jim has served Turner for 18 years through a variety of roles including Vice President and General Manager of Houston, Business Manager, General Manager of Turner Logistics (subsidiary), and as Director of Turner’s National healthcare market sector group. Jim earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University.

As Vice President and Director of Healthcare for Turner Construction Company, Jim Brownrigg was responsible for the effective management and development of Turner’s healthcare projects valued at over $2 billion annually. He oversaw the national healthcare market segment providing solutions in technology, strategic sourcing, supply chain management and facility support services.

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More than Bricks and Mortar As one of the nation’s largest builders, Turner is dedicated to providing avenues of opportunity for Minority and Woman-Owned Businesses in Houston to achieve entrepreneurial success. Our commitment to social responsibility and fair play is not just on paper; it is ingrained in our corporate culture. We are devoted to making contributions that not only strengthen the local economy, but also reflect the demographics of the community at large.

Turner is proud to celebrate our 22nd year of The Turner School of Construction Management in partnership with The City of Houston, Office of Business Opportunity. We are also excited about the start of our first annual Advanced Turner School of Project Management in partnership L’Renee & Associates. We remain steadfast in our commitment to grow capacity in Small, Minority and Women owned enterprises in the communities where we work.

Turner Construction Company congratulates our clients and partners being recognized as Supplier Diversity Champions and Sponsors of the 2018 Subcontractors USA Awards Luncheon!

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Jim Rice, LEED AP BD+C, CxA, CBCP President, Rice & Gardner Consultants, LLC

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im Rice is President of Rice and Gardner Consultants, Inc., an engineering and construction management firm that was recently named one of Houston Business Journal’s 100 fastestgrowing companies. Jim has over 40 years of experience in the industry, managing a wide variety of projects for clients ranging from school districts to privately-owned businesses.

A Texas native and graduate of the Jones Graduate School of Administration at Rice University, Jim has lived in Fort Bend County since 1981 with his wife of 38 years, Mary Walker. They have three sons together.

Aside from his professional duties, Jim is passionate about education and the vital role it plays in bettering his community.

He currently serves as the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division Chair, as Second Vice-President for TASB and a trustee on the FBISD School Board.

Jim is also very involved in numerous civic organizations for Fort Bend including the Fort Bend Literacy Council, Fort Bend P 16 Regional Council, and Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council. He is also a co-founder of the charity Fort Bend Cares, which benefits underprivileged youth in the community. Jim’s service in these local, regional and state organizations benefit FBISD by providing a voice for all matters regarding educational legislation and contributes to Jim’s continuing

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effectiveness as a responsible steward of the taxpayer’s money.

Professional and Community Outreach Experience • IES – Vice President of Membership Activities, 1990-1992 • Boy Scout Troop 441 – Troop Committee Chairman, 1999-2006 • BSA Tomahawk District – District Chairman, 2002-2005 • Fort Bend Cares – Co-Founder, 2005-Present – Chair, 2010-2012 • Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce – Leadership Forum Class, 2004-2005 – Board Member, 2005-2008 – Education Division Vice Chair, 2009-Present – Vickie Hamilton Award, 2008 • Fort Bend Literacy Council – Board Member, 2005-2012 • Fort Bend Regional P16 Council – Board Member, 2008-2009 Education • Rice University – Jones Graduate School of Administration – “The Management Program” Professional Affiliation and Registrations • LEED AP – LEED Accredited Professional (USGBC) • CxA – Commissioning Authority (ACG) • CBCP – Certified BUilding Commissioning Professional (AEE) • U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) • Council of Education Facility Planners International (CEFPI) • Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)

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n recent years, government statistics have shown an increase in Minority(MBE) and Women-Owned Businesses (WBE) in the U.S. Much like Historically Underutilized Business (HUB), these entities have not always received the same opportunities for government contracts as other businesses in the state of Texas.

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This is precisely why HUB programs in Texas were created and are so important.

With a focus on actively involving HUBs in the Texas procurement process, these types of programs help to ensure HUBs receive their fair share of the state’s business.

The University of Houston’s (UH) HUB Operations Department, which is independent of the Purchasing Department, was established to identify and encourage HUBs to participate in the competitive bid process with the objective of increasing the number

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of contracts and subcontracts awarded to HUB vendors.

In July 2014, UH hired a full-time HUB director and in Fiscal Year 2015, the HUB director hired two HUB specialists to assist the director with HUB outreach and compliance.

UH’s HUB Program has seen successful growth since inception, having 13.82 percent of spend with African American HUB vendors in Fiscal Year 2015, 11.91 percent of spend with African American HUB vendors

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Thornton took some time to chat with Subc about UH’s HUB Program, its importance and the institution’s future goals for the program.

Subc: Why do you feel it’s important that minority businesses that qualify as HUBs utilize the resources offered by UH’s HUB Program?

Thornton: The University of Houston has a vast amount of resources and networking opportunities for HUB vendors to utilize. The first Wednesday of every month HUB vendors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a member of our department to discuss how to do business with the university or to introduce themselves to our department. We host monthly HUB Business Development Seminars and we host the following annual events each fiscal year: • HUB Construction Fair • HUB Vendor Fair • HUB Forum

Program provides accessibility and access to contract opportunities that were historically unavailable to HUB vendors. The University of Houston’s HUB Program provides exposure, networking, mentorship and subcontractor development opportunities. While all our business development initiatives are important, we believe that development paired with program change initiatives have a more impactful outcome in garnering more HUB participation.

A significant program change that the university has initiated is adding HUB Procedures and Past Performance as a solicitation criteria for solicitations that exceed $10 million. We believe that this provides additional contract opportunities for HUB vendors.

We partner with the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce and East End Chamber of Commerce, as well as various other chambers of commerce and provide chamber members with free specialized training and one-on-one interview sessions with our prime contractors.

HUB vendors would be selling themselves short if they did not take advantage of our program.

Subc: Tell me about the Mentor Protégé Program.

Thornton: The Mentor Protégé Program was revamped and relaunched in March 2015. The Mentor Protégé Program is designed to foster relationships between prime contractors and HUBs. The intent of the program is to provide professional guidance and support to HUB vendors. The one-on-one relationship between a University of Houston prime contractor and HUB vendor is mutually beneficial. The mentor (prime contractor) can use their protégé (HUB vendor) to fulfill HUB subcontracting requirements when bidding on state contracts and the protégé can learn business practices and techniques from the mentor that will help their business grow.

To find out more information about the program or download an application, visit: http://www. uh.edu/adminstration-finance/hub/ Mentor.

Subc: Do you think it helps level the playing field in a sense for all Texas businesses to be afforded the same opportunities for work?

Thornton: I believe the intent of the HUB Program is to level the playing field. The HUB

Subc: How many mentor-protégé relationships do you currently have?

Thornton: We currently have two active agreements in place.

Subc: How does this program complement the HUB program?

Thornton: Our Mentor Protégé Program helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Our business development classes and outreach activities are complemented by the knowledge and hands-on experience of a competent prime contractor mentor.

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Subc: What are your future goals for the HUB Program?

Thornton: Our goal is to continue to be a change agent within the community.

Our department will continue to develop systemic policies and procedures to help manifest HUB inclusion, both internally and externally.

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For Naming The Bexar County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department One of the Top 25 Supplier Diversity Champions The Bexar County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department works to enable Small, Minority, and Women-owned Business Enterprises (SMWBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) to start, grow, and thrive, and we are proud to be included in the Top 25 Contractors & Supplier Diversity Champions Directory.

Visit the Bexar County SBED Virtual Business Center

Our website is a one-stop shop for information on starting & growing your business, working with Bexar County, finding opportunities, directories, and more!

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At CenterPoint Energy, we know from experience that when minority-owned, women-owned and small businesses work with our Supplier Diversity program, they provide value. They have a team of professionals on their side who are dedicated to dealing the winning hand – both for CenterPoint Energy’s bottom line and for the communities we serve - by nurturing business opportunities that translate into jobs, wealth creation and community support.

With our Supplier Diversity initiative, our business partners are excelling in competitiveness, agility, innovation and collaboration.

Supplier diversity means so much to our company. CenterPoint Energy has grown from some challenging times

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when it was launched as a new company in 2002, to a company with a strong balance sheet. We have carefully managed expenses, driven process improvements, added new customers and services and developed into one of the nation’s leading energy delivery companies.

One element of our success has been our consistent belief in using diverse suppliers. It’s important to note that this is NOT a philanthropic initiative. Supplier diversity is NOT based on a quota system or social program. At CenterPoint Energy, we know that supplier diversity is a winning hand for our company, as well as for our suppliers. Numerous studies have shown, and we also know from experience, that using a diverse range of suppliers has a positive impact on a company’s bottom line.

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—Scott Prochazka President and CEO, CenterPoint Energy Our commitment to working with minorityowned, women-owned, veteran-owned and small businesses pays off in many ways: • It promotes innovation through the introduction of new products, services and solutions • It provides us with more channels through which to procure goods, services and business collaboration • It drives competition in areas such as pricing and service levels between our current and potential vendors Our business is meaningful, and perhaps even important to our diverse suppliers, and they make sure they consistently deliver quality products and services. In many cases, we’ve seen that they have the agility to adapt quickly and offer innovative solutions that some larger suppliers were unable to provide.

Engaging diverse suppliers helps to stimulate the local economies in Houston, which is celebrated as the most diverse city in America and across cities in our footprint states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi and Oklahoma. Supplier diversity also reinforces our reputation as a company that serves and empowers everyone in our communities – throughout our service territory. Many of our diverse suppliers are also our customers. When they get our business, not only do they help feed the economic engine of our communities, they also share their success stories with others.

We are also proud to be a supplier diversity thoughtleader, because it provides forums for sharing informa-

tion, resources, tools, methodologies and experiences to help small, minority-owned, women-owned and veteranowned businesses achieve their potential. It also helps other companies and organizations see the importance of supplier diversity.

Our company’s supplier diversity success is built on three pillars: • First - Identifying and engaging qualified suppliers among small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses • Second - Helping small businesses and MWBEs develop and thrive • Third - Encouraging our prime suppliers to support supplier diversity. This is what we call second-tier spending. CenterPoint Energy’s requirement and careful monitoring of second-tier spend supports our commitment to the utilization and development of diverse suppliers in our supply chain.

Our commitment to diversity in our supply chain also includes a second-tier program in which active support of supplier diversity is required. In our second-tier program, prime suppliers – making up more than 80 percent of our business – provide us quarterly reports on supplier diversity dollars spent and join us in various outreach opportunities.

In 2017, CenterPoint Energy was recognized for the following supplier diversity achievements: From the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance: • Corporation of the Year • Procurement Champion of the Year • The Cutting Edge Award • Corporate Advocate of the Year Houston Minority Supplier Development Council: • MBE Procurement Award • The Exemplary Leadership in Minority Business Development Award

You may ask, “What do MWBEs do for CenterPoint Energy?” We can answer that with another question: What don’t they do? Our diverse suppliers construct gas lines, install fiber optic cable and trim trees to help us ensure electric reliability. They provide electrical components, poles, vehicles, fuel and uniforms. They provide computer hardware and software. They perform critical services including accounting, advertising, consulting, engineering, marketing, legal work, investment banking, staffing and training. They provide security and deliver office supplies, food and flowers.

But on another level, more than any one product or service, our diverse suppliers are delivering value every day.

They have our business because they earn it – through competitive pricing, innovative solutions, quality service and personal attention. All they ask for is a level playing field and a fair opportunity to show what they can do.

Every year, we take part in local, state and national trade shows, conferences and forums that support small and MWBE development, outreach and inclusion. CenterPoint celebrates every March as Supplier Diversity Month to shine a light on our relationships with these businesses and raise awareness among our employees about why this is a priority for our company.

So, looking back over these achievements by our company and our suppliers, we can sit back now and say, “Mission accomplished,” – right? Of course not. While we have much to be proud of, we also have plenty of room to do even better. We’re proud of what we achieved in 2017, but we’re not satisfied.

Achieving aggressive supplier diversity goals will take the support of executive management and employees who have buying authority.

We will continue to invest time and resources to thoroughly assess diverse supplier capabilities, build relationships and grow opportunities. At CenterPoint Energy, supplier diversity delivers the winning hand.

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Help Us Shine CenterPoint Energy values its diverse suppliers.

Our suppliers include minority-owned and women-owned businesses, as well as small businesses. We choose diverse suppliers for their capability, safety, innovation, agility and competitive pricing. In turn, our suppliers create positive economic impact throughout the communities we serve.

Mutually beneficial relationships and forward-thinking approaches offered by quality, diverse suppliers are integral to CenterPoint Energy’s vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value. This is why we welcome and are committed to including diverse suppliers in competitive bid opportunities. Our beacon shines brightly as we guide diverse suppliers to the shores of business opportunity.

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or almost 20 years, Dannette K. Davis worked as a Project Manager and Director in Construction. But after years of working for someone, she knew there was a better way to do the work that had consumed her for almost two decades. So, she stepped out and started her own company.

“Owners many not know what they really need, but they will know how they want to feel, (i.e. warm, relaxed, excited, etc.)”

—Kay Davis associates, LLc

Kay Davis Associates (KDA) was formed in 2000 to provide project and move management, while offering a quality furniture, fixture and equipment space planning service/sales group. With over 40 years combined experience, KDA’s staff offers services where the primary focus has become project development and management for FFE and Logistics’ Projects. This includes FFE specification, value engineering, purchase/sale oversight, and transition management if required.

“I wanted the technical expertise in the office, my associates have degrees in pure design, but some of the ladies are more artists. Even though they all have training they all have their strengths. It is important that the synergy is there,” said Davis.

That synergy is what helps Davis provide total client satisfaction.

“Space planning is more than a layout and furniture is more than chairs and tables, etc. It is interaction with your space,” she said. “It is colors and fabrics which

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provoke feeling and mood. It is calming and/or refreshing on purpose. Space planning affects your very ability to be effective in your everyday work and pleasure.

The concept was to understand the need behind the request for furniture and to really listen to the client. Having worked as an owner in a Facilities Group, I know what it is like to have things misrepresented to me as a client.”

Achieving that satisfaction means Kay Davis Associates has to go above and beyond to get to know the client.

“Owners many not know what they really need, but they will know how they want to feel, (i.e. warm, relaxed, excited, etc.),” she said. “A client’s space, like clothes and other possessions, should represent and reflect personality or individuality. It should have a certain distinctiveness.”

Much of KDA’s work is with schools.

The firm has extensive K-12 and Higher Education, Health and Public Experience, such as handling FFE space planning/design and furniture for the HISD, Garland ISD, and Aldine ISD Bond Program and the Power-Up Tech Lab Pro-

jects for over 40 high schools over the last three years with HISD. KDA has participated in previous Bond programs with HISD and Houston Community Colleges. At HCCS, Kay Davis was responsible for all Furniture specifications and design/installation as well as move management/inventory of fourteen (14) new/renovated facilities.

Through these projects, Kay Davis has always kept a relationship with K-12 Projects and the Evolving 21st Century Design Model in Education. Kay Davis holds HISD, Conroe ISD, Aldine ISD, Garland ISD, and Fort Bend ISD Contracts. Recent and current work has included the HISD Bond 2012 Campuses of Wisdom High School, Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy, Waltrip High School, Scarborough High School, Milby High School, and Furr High School. The projects included working closely with Architects and Providing Furniture Layouts, Space Planning, Furniture Specification and Purchase, Delivery and Install Coordination, and On Site Install , Oversite of Complete Classroom,

Administrative, Learning Commons, and Cafeteria Furniture. Library Spaces, or the 21st Century Learning Commons, have become a Kay Davis Specialty and we are proud to have completed Library overhauls for Carnegie High School, Wheatley High School, Westside High School, and MC Williams High School, all in HISD. This Summer, KDA completed all primary classroom installations for the New Garland ISD CTE Center, including specialty areas such as Culinary, Fashion Design, Computer Pro-

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Educational Their expertise expertise has has also also led led to to other other major major Their projects around around Houston, Houston, including including the the DyDyprojects namo Stadium, Stadium, the the new new Marriott Marriott Marquis Marquis namo Hotel and and the the Hobby Hobby Airport Airport Expansion.

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excellency. dedication. vision.

These qualities have empowered Con-Real, an African-American owned construction and real estate services company, to grow from a single service station in 1979 to an integral part of the construction industry and African-American community with projects across the nation.

we are honored to be recognized as a Top Prime Contractor honoree at the 2018 Top Contractors and Supplier Diversity Awards.

Here’s to all those creating opportunities, and to those making the most of them.

Let’s achieve great things together.

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Building Structures and Relationships that Last

By Subcontractors USA News Provider CC Enterprises LLC, a highly recognized leader in planning and construction services, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area--was founded in 2002 by Greg and Carol Cody. The Air Force vetGreg Cody eran duo utilized their established consulting portfolio to transition the business to a fullservice construction firm in just a few short years. The company was awarded several government contracts including work at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, FEMA, U.S. Department of Defense and others.

‘Building structures and relationships that last’ is the mantra at GCC and relationships are critical to the success of the firm. By developing partnerships with key players like Austin Industrial and other GCC has been able to grow their business to include projects in the municipal and educational arenas.

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Developing Relationships that Drive Value One of the most recent partnerships GCC has developed is with the Methodist Hospital System. Charged with a strategic objective to utilize minority-owned businesses when possible, and using services provided by the Impact Professional Group, the connection between GCC and Methodist Hospital System was a good fit.

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Don Lee of The Impact Professional Group (IPG), commented, “Over a 7-year period, [IPG] in conjunction with Methodist Hospital System established a successful Small and Minority Business program that led to an opportunity for an upcoming project. GCC was at the top of the list for consideration as Prime

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Contractor for a project with Methodist Hospital.”

Scott Simon, Senior Project Manager for Methodist Health System said, “We (Methodist) needed a contractor that was not only a partner, but also be very collaborative with the entire team (owner, arch., engineers and trade partners).

Because of our aggressive schedule, once we decided on GCC, it was evident that we made the right choice.

GCC has gone above and beyond by taking the bull by the horns, leading the charge to make this not only a successful project but a beautiful building for the community that it serves.”

By establishing agile partnerships to meet customer needs, the GCC Enterprises name is quickly becoming synonymous with value in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. The future at GCC looks bright as the leadership team continues to drive a business development strategy that will position the firm as a key EPCM player.

“As the landscape changes we want to offer more services that make sense in our field. We are taking steps to develop partnerships, and employ technology that can drive costs down in a project to get better value for our customers with end-to-end EPCM services.”

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How to Obtain City

BUILDING PER to Rebuild After Hurricane Harvey

By Helen Callier Contributing Writer

rom Rockport to Houston to the Beaumont-Port Arthur Triangle, thousands of residential, commercial and government buildings have been affected by Hurricane Harvey and require rebuilding. As a native of Houston, I, along with the Permit Us Now team, want to help our communities get back into operations faster, so we want to share with contractors, architects and project owners what we know to-date on obtaining city building permits.

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Here’s the Latest News on Area Here’s the Latest News on Permitting Centers Area Permitting Centers CITY OF HOUSTON PERMIT CENTER *The emphasis is on helping Houstonians get back on their feet and get their homes and businesses repaired and usable. Check QFLOW for Residential and Commercial One Stop and assist with overflow until further notice; will work submitted plans when One Stop is under control.

The City of Houston and other permitting jurisdictions have made adjustments to internal processes to assist project owners, contractors and architects in obtaining building permits as quickly as possible.

Walk-ins are allowed in the Floodplain Management Office (FMO); just pull a flood damage ticket on the first floor. The FMO may need to do an inspection before issuing a permit depending on where property is located, the nature of the work and the completeness and reasonableness of the cost estimate.

Please review with FMO if you have any questions and you can check their website to see if property is located in a floodplain.

FEMA has set up Disaster Recovery Centers and Houston Permitting Center staff are handing out basic permitting information at designated tables.

Note: Cosmetic work involving painting, flooring, etc. does not require permits.

HPC has extended business hours to close at 7pm instead of 5pm and will add Saturdays if needed.

Please check the City of Houston Permitting Center website for more information.

HPC’s intention is to focus first on ‘Repairing Houston,’ with resources available at One Stop to meet demand. Also, the HPC is expecting the goahead soon to roll out mobile and regional based OneStop centers in the hardest hit areas.

We are estimating a possible four-week delay in obtaining building permits and for the workload to

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return to normal. Please monitor our Facebook page @PermitUsNow and the City of Houston’s website for updates.

To learn more about flood damage repair in the floodplain, visit https://www.publicworks.houstontx.gov/notices/flood-damage-repair.html HARRIS COUNTY Harris County and other neighboring counties impacted by the storm have waived permit fees.

Commercial and residential properties must have a permit. If you have an account, when you sign in, go to the drop-down menu and click the Commercial Flood option. Next select submit on this application.

Residential is the same process. For either commercial or residential, a site plan and a floor plan are required.

Show the areas that were flooded and need repair. For

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both residential and commercial, the county must inspect before a permit is issued.

Call 713-274-3880 to self-report if you are a project owner.

PEARLAND Commercial and Residential need to apply for a nofee due permit. Project scope of work is required and must be non-structural. If there is structural damage or changes, you will need to submit plans.

FRIENDSWOOD Must apply for a demo permit and a separate repair permit. All applicable MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) must apply for a permit. If any structural damage or changes, you will need to submit a full set of plans.

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CORPUS CHRISTI and PORTLAND Jurisdictions are open and managing permitting process as quickly as possible. If you have any questions, please refer to their respective websites. We will continue to monitor workloads as we have commercial projects in coastal areas.

OtherPoints Pointsto toNote Note Other Over the last few months, we have noticed an increase in requests from commercial project owners who needed building permits after the construction work was completed. Most building projects require a building permit to start construction and a permit is required as proof for a city inspection, as well as to obtain a certificate of occupancy.

There will be a large amount of construction work for a long period of time.

Below are six tips to consider while managing an increased commercial project workload.

1. Work in a professional manner and refrain from shortcuts 2. Review the appropriate jurisdictions building codes and pay special attention to buildings in floodplains 3. Pull city building permits PRIOR to starting construction work 4. Communicate with project owners on a regular basis to assure them permit obtained 5. Call and ask plan reviewers about any questions 6. Consider using a building permit expediting firm to save time and money

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If there work is ing will occur.

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Plans are required well. significant structural repairFor andsheetrock replacements.

Plans are required as well. remove and replace, no-fee permits fRIeNDSWOOD For sheetrock remove will and be replace, permitscan willbebetracked. issued so the issuedno-fee so the project for a demo permit a separate project and can be tracked.

No-Fee permits will be issued for travel trailers . All applicableNo-Fee MEP (MechaniRVs for on travel homeowners’ property 120 days. permits will beand issued trailers and RVs for on homeownl and Plumbing) must apply for days. a ers’ property for 120 ny structural damage or changes, ROCKPORT d to submit a full set of plans.

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Conclusion InInConclusion We are grateful and give credit to the hundreds of plan reviewers, inspectors, city engineers and Permitting Center managers working at the City of Houston and surrounding areas from Rockport to Corpus Christi, Texas who were helpful in providing information on obtaining permits after Hurricane Harvey. We also appreciate the opportunity to work across the State of Texas assisting organizations that require building permits.

If you have any building permit tips to assist in rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey flooding, please connect with me on Linkedin and @PermitUsNow on Facebook. Build safe.

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TSU’S HUB PROGRAM MAKING AN EFFORT AND MOVING FORWARD WITH SMALL BUSINESSES

“Our outreach initiative includes attending state and Local HUB events, hosting HUB Vendor Fair’s on campus, attending local Chamber of Commerce(s) and welcoming Lunch and Learn events on campus.”

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FROM LET TO RIGHT: Thomas Britt, Director of FROM LET TO RIGHT: Materials •Management Thomas Britt, Director of • Kisten Rhodes, SeniorManagement Materials Buyer/HUB• Coordinator Kisten Rhodes, Senior • Gregory Williams, Executive Buyer/HUB Coordinator Director of Procurement • Gregory Williams, Services Executive Director of • Felicia Garrett, Procurement Services Procurement Services • Felicia Garrett, Department Administrator Procurement Services • Sceffers Ward, Buyer Department Administrator • Sceffers Ward, Buyer

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s a historically Black University and a member of multiple Chamber of Commerce(s), Texas Southern University’s (TSU) Historically Underutilized Businesses Program, i.e. HUB is aware of their duty to the community. HUB is a minority or woman-owned Texas business that must meet a criteria to be certified.

TSU accepts HUB certifications from agencies such as The City of Austin, Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, and Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance to name a few.

Many minority businesses stress the lack of opportunity given to receive contracts in fairness with big competitors. TSU’s HUB Program concentrates on producing more effective small business participation relating to the University’s contracting and procurement opportunities. The Program utilizes the Central Masters Bidder List (CMBL) to inform relative companies on the specific commodity codes for each bid and as a state entity they are required to advertise any solicitation over $25,000 on the Electronic (ESBD) website. In addition, the program posts all bids over $25,000 on the University’s website. By doing so they are alleviating unfairness among competitors unless subject to a bidding exemption.

In partnership with TSU, the HUB Program educates the University about their process, guidelines and procedures by participating in multiple mentoring programs such as small business forums and supplier diversity events. As Senior Buyer and HUB Coordinator, Kisten Rhodes, takes her leadership role seriously by meeting an array of daily demands. Her duties entail: working with buyers, end users, prime contractors, purchasing department, and the University’s body. In addition, she conducts audit reviews, assist vendors in the certification process as well as reporting activities associated with procurement for internal purposes or for submission to external uses with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Rhodes also tracks updates to supplier files and developing/maintaining the data base for HUB spending with the procurement-card program. Her multiple services as an executive to the program coincides with the following mission statement she instilled, “Our outreach initiative includes attending state and Local HUB events, hosting HUB Vendor Fair’s on campus, attending local Chamber of Commerce(s) and welcoming Lunch and Learn events on campus.” The program’s efforts and strive for excellence has earned multiple accolades. In 2016, TSU ranked #12 of all state agencies with a total spend of at least $5,000,000. Also, TSU ranked #16 among the state agencies in 2013. The Program has consistently ranked among the top 50 of state agencies with the most HUB participation and with a goal to be ranked amongst the top three (3) in the nation they show no sign of slowing down.

The HUB Program’s specific goal is to increase procurement and opportunities.

TSU makes an effort to assist HUBs by receiving a portion of the total yearly expenditures. Procurement expenditure goals by the Texas Government Code consist of 11.2% heavy construction, 21.1% building construction, 32.9% special trade construction, 23.7% professional services, 26% other services and 21.1% commodities.

TSU prides on transparency in all business dealings and their ethic code ensures their good will.

Moving forward, the HUB program at TSU will continue to provide highly qualitative service to the students, staff, faculty, and external customers. Under the leadership of Mr. Gregory Williams, Executive Director of Procurement Services, the members of the Purchasing Division all make the program successful and there will always be considerate services to all internal and external customers. Mr. Thomas Britt, Director of Materials Management, Mr. Sceffers Ward, Buyer, Mrs. Felicia Garrett, Procurement Services Department Administrator along with Ms. Rhodes cohesively work to achieve TSU’s mission, vision and the accomplishment of the HUB Program. The Purchasing Division is formulating a strategic plan to enhance specific efforts towards the success of HUBs and TSU and as the University continues to expand more opportunities will become available for HUBs and small business partnerships.

HUB certification is beneficial to minority businesses by crediting such business expenditures and the state of Texas. Ultimately, the City of Houston economically prospers from such joint ventures and TSU’s Historically Underutilized Businesses Program is the leading effort in support of minority owned or small businesses prosperity.

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Are you the

H U B of our success?

About the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles The success of our agency rests on the quality of our employees and the businesses we choose to purchase and contract with for goods and services.

Each year the agency registers over 22 million vehicles; regulates vehicle dealers; credentials buses and big trucks for intrastate and interstate commerce; issues oversize and overweight permits; and awards grants to law enforcement agencies to reduce vehicle burglaries and thefts.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is dedicated to working with women and minority-owned businesses and service-disabled veterans to create the top state agency for motor vehicle-related services in the country.

We know we can’t do it alone. We are looking for the best of the best to help us maintain our high quality standards and continue our evolution so that we are always the customer-driven state agency Texans can count on and deserve.

Our clientele is diverse and we want to reflect the diversity of Texas in everything we do. If you don’t know how to work with us, we’ll show you through the Mentor Protégé program.

We’re always here to answer any questions you may have, and we are in your corner when it comes to offering assistance.

We can’t promise your business will do business with us, but we can tell you we are looking for the HUBs of our success, and one of them might just be you.

For more information contact Email: DMV_ HUB@TxDMV.gov

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performance beyond expectations Azteca Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is located in Dallas, Texas with offices in Houston and Fort Worth. Azteca provides services ranging from general contracting, construction management, program management, and design-build services across a broad spectrum of projects for both public and private sector clients.

Industries served include aviation, local, state and federal government agencies; hospitality and entertainment; real estate developers and historical renovations.

Our group is a certified minority business enterprise through the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency, the Dallas/Ft. Worth Minority Business Council, the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, Hire Houston First, and the National Association of Minority Contractors.

Azteca Enterprises takes pride in working with entities such as the Houston Airport System, Houston Metro, UT Medical Branch at Galveston, DFW International Airport, City of Dallas, City of Fort Worth, Dallas ISD, Exxon-Mobil, GSA, City of Houston, Corps of Engineers, Navy, Cowboys Stadium, MGM Mirage Design Group, and the Texas Department of Transportation, to name a few.

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TAG Executive Director Andrea French provides expertise on state funding issues at the ARTBA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.

City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner delivers his second annual State of Mobility address to hundreds of transportation experts and leaders.

FUNDING OUTLOOK

GREEN LIGHT HOUSTON

FUNDING THE FUTURE

TAG MAKES HISTORY AGAIN

Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar shares the latest news and numbers on our region and state’s economic outlook at TAG’s annual membership holiday lunch.

Senate Transportation Chairman Robert Nichols talks with attendees for the second annual Green Light Houston advocacy day in Austin.

Regional leaders and TAG celebrate the rebuilding of one of the most congested interchanges in Texas – the I-69/I-610 West Loop Interchange.

Seven members of Houston’s federal delegation talk transportation for TAG’s first annual Synergy Series highlighting the relationship between energy and infrastructure.

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BUILDING OUR FUTURE

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MOBILITY MATTERS

City of Houston Council Member Amanda Edwards highlights her work to expand high capacity transit and ensure Houston is ready for the future.

METRO Chair Carrin Patman, Port Houston Chair Janiece Longoria and Union Pacific VP Brenda Mainwaring spotlight their personal and professional triumphs and challenges as female leaders of Houston’s top transportation systems.

TAG hosts the first annual State of TxDOT celebrating their 100 year anniversary with a look back and a look forward featuring Houston District Engineer Quincy Allen and a special message from TX Transportation Commissioner Laura Ryan.

TAG and BayTRAN partner again for the 4th annual Mobility Matters Symposium featuring Texas Senator Larry Taylor, Montgomery County Judge Craig Doyal, and Galveston Mayor Jim Yarbrough as they share their unique perspectives from a city, county and state view.

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“A Better Commute is just a Project Away!”

The team awarded the construction of the Project is Almeda-Genoa Constructors (AGC), a fully integrated joint venture between Dragados USA, Inc., Pulice Construction, Inc., and Shikun & Binui – America, Inc., known collectively as the Design-Build Contractor. AGC is dedicated to supporting diversity and is constantly seeking local, non-majority groups to work with on the lo project.

The DBE goal for this $815 million project is 12%, and AGC is firmly committed to meeting this goal by working with the impacted community who lives, works and travels on SH 288 on a regular basis. As a testament to this commitment, the AGC team is proud to have awarded in excess of 90 Million to non-majority suppliers, services providers and subcontractors. Currently, there pr are still available opportunities where AGC is looking for qualified DBEs* to perform the following scopes of work:

* Furnish/Install Small Signs * Concrete flatwork * Furnish/Install pedestrian fence * Concrete structure painting * Erosion Control * Landscaping services * Demolition work * Lumber Supply * Misc. Metal Fabrication

A better commute is just a project away! The SH 288 Toll Lanes Project aims to implement improved functionality of 10.3 miles of SH 288, from US 59 to the Harris County line at Clear Creek with an expected completion by the fall of 2019. By constructing new toll lanes, installing toll infrastructure and establishing toll operations and maintenance, SH 288 will handle traffic an better than ever before.

For those that are interested please reach out to dbecoordinator@a-gc288.com for more information or you can also register on the project website at www.Drive288.com *Qualified DBEs shall be registered in the TUCP directory and be certified in the scope of work (NAICS code)

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OUR APPROACH At E Contractors we value the relationships that we build with our Subcontractors. It is with this in mind that we have a designated person in our offices to be an ambassador for all our subcontractors. This individual is in charge of making sure that all subcontractors are treated fairly, to ensure that they have a voice in all decisions we make on projects as a general contractor and to make sure that a true partnership if forged between companies and individuals.

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