Contractors doing business with the LADOTD must ensure compliance to the awarded construction contract. In addition, it also important to be aware of and understand the Construction Contract Administration Manual (CCA). The CCA Manual provides guidelines, regulations, references to standard specifications, Department Policies and Procedures, and other supporting documents that contractors should know in the […]
Construction firms understand that hard work has to happen before a single shovel ever hits the ground during the continuous construction-bid-proposal process. Submitting effective proposals and winning bids is at the heart of what contractors do and developing this as a core competency is critical to building a profitable and sustainable business. For general contractors, […]
Please register for "LADOTD: How to Find and Successfully Bid on LADOTD Projects + DBE Certification" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/130578422076204811 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. DBE contractor firms seeking to do business with the Louisiana Department of Transportation must develop an internal process to identify, assess, […]
Please register for "LADOTD: Developing a Business Development Plan for Construction Business" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2819950878267535883 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Business development in construction management refers to a strategic and actionable plan for pursuing new business and fostering relationships with your most preferred clients. Your […]
Join the Urban League of Louisiana's Contractor's Resource Center for its signature 3-part series, the "Construction Law Academy", sponsored by Chevron. As a construction contractor, it is imperative that you understand the key elements of contract law that may impact your business. This series will focus on understanding contract terms, partnering agreements and employment law. […]
Please register for "LADOTD: Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining an All Star Team" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6726156151453439504 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 2022 is expected to yield an increase in public and private construction projects across the U.S. This is great for the industry, however, this also […]
The Urban League of Louisiana is pleased to host its 2022 Veterans Small Business Resources Summit in celebration of veterans entrepreneurship, and as an extension of National Veterans Small Business Week (October 31 – November 4). During this event, we will shine a light on veteran’s entrepreneurship across the state of Louisiana by sharing the […]
Please register for "LADOTD: Developing an Effective Capabilities Statement" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1277469105404855052 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. With an increase in the number of viable contractors available to support public and private projects, contracting across the region is now more competitive than ever. However, the […]
With an increase in the number of viable contractors available to support public and private projects, contracting across the region is now more competitive than ever. However, the critical factors are the same. Procurement leads need to understand your capabilities, your value proposition, cost competitiveness, and how well you have performed on previous projects. But, […]
Please register for "Louisiana Unified Certification Program: Get DBE Certified!" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5106720665856397913 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Wednesday, January 11, 10:00am-11:30am, to learn more about how to get LAUCP DBE certified! During this session, participants will learn […]
Working on your 2023 business development plan? Join us for Opportunities Outlook 2023 to learn about upcoming procurement opportunities! The Urban League of Louisiana's Contractor's Resource Center will host "Opportunities Outlook 2023" for DBE Contractors on Thursday, January 26, 2023, 1:00pm-4:00pm, at the Regional Transportation Management Center, 10 Veterans Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. This […]
Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center for the 2023 Women In Construction Convening: Pathways to Profits: Leveraging Innovation for Recovery, Growth, and Sustainability. The event takes place on Thursday, April 27, 2023, 8:30am-4:00pm, at the New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA. We are excited to […]