McGraw-Hill Construction: Construction Stimulus Special Section
Winning Your Share of Stimulus Dollars

What small businesses need to know and need to do to land govenrment-funded contracts and help build the recovery.

Need to Know
News & Information

Your Share

Your Share Here’s a look at where entrepreneurs stand to gain from the stimulus package … including infrastructure projects in Illinois, Colorado, and Arkansas.– BusinessWeek

Stimulus Benefits for Small Business Owners The SBA’s operating budget has more than doubled. Small businesses can also look forward to some tax breaks. – AbileneBiz

State Agencies Scrambling to Get Workers Going on Projects State DoTs are using ARRA funds to get shovel-ready projects going and people working … and bypassing megaprojects that employ design-build or concessionaires. – ENR

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Green Spending
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act aims to do more than provide short-term stimulus. It directs funding to investments in health care, education, infrastructure and clean energy that will lay the foundation for a robust and sustainable 21st century economy. Here’s a look at ARRA investments in green building »
The Players
Stimulus projects are being administered through federal, state and local government departments and agencies. Here are links to directories of stimulus “czars,” administrators, procurement officers, and government contractors. More »
The Rules
Government contracts are constrained by regulatory and public policy requirements — ARRA stimulus projects include additional provisions aimed at economic recovery and reinvestment goals. Here is an overview of the relevant rules. More »

 

Need to Do
Get Ready to Qualify for Government Contracts
Before your company can bid on public works projects or do business with the government, you may want to modify the way you run your business — and you’ll definitely need to acquire some credentials. Here are the basics »
Take Advantage of Government Progams
The government wants your small business to win its share of stimulus dollars and has created tax incentives, financing and technical support to help you compete. Here is a guide to these resources »
Get the Stimulus Edge

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  • Focus on your Best Opportunities - Many projects include detailed Plans and Specs
  • Identify Key Decision Makers Who Influence Product Selection - Data includes owners, architects, contractors, engineers
  • Get a Head Start on the Sales Process - Find Projects not yet on federal stimulus websites
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