At Skanska, we demonstrate our commitment to build for a better society by maximizing opportunities for small and diverse firms through inclusive business practices with the goal of building capacity and strengthening business relationships.
By registering with Skanska your company will have access to local and national procurement opportunities aimed at small and diverse businesses.
To prequalify to work as a subcontractor on a project with Skanska USA Building, please click here.
Skanska partners with the following national organizations to engage diverse businesses and facilitate productive conversations with corporations on diversity best practices.
By registering with a certifying agency, your company to have access to federal and corporate procurement opportunities and resources:
Procurement opportunities: Having access to corporate and government agency databases will provide you with proactive information to strengthen your business development. Additionally, your company’s information will be available to purchasers who are looking for your specific product or service.
Access to loan programs: Borrowers of loans backed by certain government agencies such as the Small Business Administration, will have greater access to capital. Additionally, third-party organizations can help prepare loan applications.
Networking opportunities: Corporations and government agencies regularly host networking opportunities for small and diverse firms. This can allow you to meet decision makers, potential business partners and organizations to benefit your company.
Training and Development: In order to build capacity and strengthen relationships, corporations and government agencies host free training and development series and events. This allows your company to engage in ongoing improvement.
More information on certifying agencies can be found below.
The National Minority Supplier Development Council advances business opportunities for certified minority business enterprises and connects them to corporate members.
As defined by NMSDC a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) must fulfill the following criteria for certification:
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs.
As defined by WBENC a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) is an independent business concern that is at least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens or Legal Resident Aliens; whose business formation and principal place of business are in the US or its territories; and whose management and daily operation is controlled by one or more of the women owners.
National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the business voice of the LGBT community, the largest advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people, and the exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned businesses.
As defined by the NGLCC, a Certified LGBTBE must fulfill the following criteria:
Disability:IN certifies disability-owned business enterprises (DOBE) and veteran-disability owned businesses and links them to organizations looking to diversify their supply chains.
As defined by Disability:IN, a DOBE is a for-profit business that is at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by a person with a disability regardless of whether or not that business owner employs person(s) with a disability.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), an independent federal government agency, maintains and strengthens the nation’s economy by enabling the establishment and vitality of small businesses and by assisting in the economic recovery of communities after disasters.
Small Business Concern (SBC)/Small Business Enterprise (SBE): Independently owned and operated small business as defined by SBA criteria (http://www.sba.gov/) & (http://www.sam.gov/).
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB): A small business concern that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. This can include a publicly-owned business that has at least 51 percent of its stock unconditionally owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and whose management and daily business is controlled by one or more such individuals (http://www.sba.gov/).
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB): Small business with at least 51 percent ownership, control and management by one or more women who are U.S. citizens or resident aliens (http://www.sba.gov/) & (http://www.sam.gov/).
HUBZone Small Business Concern (HUBZone): Small business based on the geographical area where the business is located and where 35% of the employees reside. The company must be small, located in a HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone), owned and controlled by one or more U.S. citizens, and at least 35% of its employees reside in a HUBZone (www.sba.gov/hubzone)
Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB): Small business with at least 51 percent ownership, control and management by one or more honorably discharged veterans (www.vetbiz.va.gov).
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB): Small business with at least 51 percent ownership, control and management by one or more honorably discharged disabled veterans (www.vetbiz.va.gov) & (http://www.usbln.org/).
Skanska strives to achieve mutually beneficial supplier relationships built on common values and expected behaviors. The Skanska Code of Conduct (our Code) outlines the behaviors we expect from our employees. This Skanska Supplier Code of Conduct (our Supplier Code) contains relevant portions of our Code that apply to you as an important part of our supply chain. We encourage our suppliers to engage in constructive dialogue with us regarding our Supplier Code and doing business together.
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