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DBE Construction Academy
The DBE Construction Academy ran from January through May 2025. Recordings of classes are available.
Gain knowledge, training and skills to bid on MnDOT projects, win bids, and perform successfully. DBE Construction Academy classes will help you assess your business, set goals, understand MnDOT contracting processes, and identify best practices.
- Nine comprehensive classes, offered as video recordings of the 2025 DBE Construction Academy (via YouTube) (link opens in a new browser tab):
- Entrepreneurship: Developing a sound business plan
- Finding MnDOT work: Reading and understanding plans and specifications
- Bidding and estimating on state projects
- Scheduling and work planning: Managing the project timeline and workflow
- Budget management and cost control
- Resource management
- Human resource management and team building
- Risk management: Protection your business
- Project closeout