Outreach
Power Construction recognizes that business and industry practices affect the economic health of the communities where we work.
With such an impact, Power Construction reaches out to the community through inclusiveness at every level of the organization. To achieve this, Power Construction is proactive in reaching out to DBE firms and making their information available to the entire Community Aviation Partners team.
Resources
Aviation Learning Series
Introduction to Construction at O’Hare International Airport
As part of our role as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the O’Hare 21 Program, Austin Power Partners hosted a four-part Aviation Learning Series to help subcontractors and prospective trade partners better understand what it takes to work at O’Hare International Airport. Drawing from our experience at Terminal 5, the sessions covered airport-specific construction processes, including procurement, accounting, safety, and quality standards.
The series included:
Part 1: Introduction to Construction at O’Hare | Video Recording | Presentation
Part 2: O’Hare Procurement Process | Video Recording | Presentation
Part 3: Accounting Procedures and Construction Software Solutions | Video Recording | Presentation
Part 4: Quality and Safety Considerations | Video Recording | Presentation
Each session featured insights from our project team and practical guidance for firms interested in future work at the airport. Click on the links above to view each series.
Workforce Development Partner Spotlights
In early 2025, Austin Power Partners hosted a three-part webinar series as part of the Chicago Department of Aviation’s Aviation Learning Series. This series highlighted several workforce development organizations that support construction training and job readiness. Each session offered an overview of the organization’s background, an inside look at their programs, and information on how contractors could engage with their efforts. Click on the links below to view spotlights.
Featured organizations included:
Community Aviation Partners is committed to complying with all DBE requirements stated in the RFQ, Federal Standards and Special Conditions regarding DBE Commitment. Community Aviation Partners and its subcontractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of contracts.
The Department of Procurement Services (DPS) has created numerous programs to increase the pool of bidders on City contracts and incentivize the use of small, local, minority and women-owned businesses. This includes the Small Business Initiative (SBI) and Mid-Sized Business Initiative (MBI) programs.
In addition, Community Aviation Partners is committed to working with the following community organizations which enable us to expand our network:
Federation of Women Contractors, Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), Black Contractors United, Illinois, Association of Asian Construction Enterprises, Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Chicago Urban League, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Business Development Center, Chicago Women in Trades, (CWIT), Women Construction Owners and Executives (WCOE) and Chicago and DuPage Small Business Development Centers and PTACs.
For more information, Contact Us and ask for our Diversity Manager.