Last year, only 5% of federal contract dollars went to small disadvantaged businesses. Construction and facilities support firms were the biggest beneficiaries.
Of the $25 billion agencies spent with those businesses in fiscal 2011, nearly $5 billion, or 20%, was for institutional building construction, heavy and civil engineering construction, and industrial building construction.
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Best AEC Firms of 2011/12
Later this year, we will launch Best AEC Firms 2012. We’re looking for firms that create truly positive workplaces for their AEC professionals and support staff. Keep an eye on this page for entry information. +