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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OFWOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

Partnering Agreement HandbookAs of October 1, 2007

THIS HANDBOOK IS THE PROPERTY OF YOUR NAWIC CHAPTER. PLEASE PASSON TO THE APPROPRIATE PERSON WHEN YOUR TERM OF OFFICE IS OVER.

Rev. 9/07

NAWIC's Partners

ACE Mentor Progrmn of AInerica acementor.org

Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering aacei.org

AInerican Institute of Constructors aicnet.org

AInerican Road & Transportation Builders Association artba.org

AInerican Society of Professional Estimators aspenational.org

AInerican Subcontractors Association asaonline.com

Associated Builders and Contractors abc.org

Associated General Contractors of AInerica agc.org

Construction Financial Management Association cfma.org

The Construction Specifications Institute csinet.org

Federal Highway Administration fhwa.dot.gov

FMI Corporation fininet.com

International Code Council, lnc iccsafe.org

National Center for Construction Education and Research nccer.org

National Society of Professional Engineers nspe.org

NAWICEducation Foundation nawiceducation.org

Paxton/Patterson, LLC tcpn.org

Society for Marketing Professional Services smps.org

Surety and Fidelity Association of America surety.org

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers , usace.army.mil

U. S. Dept. of Labor dol.gov

Women Build of Habitat for Humanity International , habitat.org/wb/

Women's Business Enterprise National Council wbenc.org

Women Workl The National Network for Women's Employment womenwork.org

The agreements in this handbook are in order of the date they were signed, not in alphabetical order.

U.Sl A-~Y CORPS OF ENGINEERS

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WO.MEN IN CONSTRUCTION

PARTNERING AGREE.MENT

MISSION STATEMENT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the NationalAssociation of Women in Construction (NAWIC) seek through thisagreement to achieve a full and equal partnership between ourorganizations. We will promote our mutual concern of enhancing therole of women in the ~onstruction industry. We are committed toworking together towara the following goals.

GOALS* Ensure a continuing dialogue between USACE and NAWIC at alllevels.

* Enhance professionalism and integrity throughout our industry.* Foster a problem-solving attitude to ensure effective issue

resolution.

* Clarify and under$tand the changing roles of USACE, NAWIC andthe private sector.

* Improve communications and teamwork to achieve uniform andefficient business practices.

* Invest in the future by promoting education, research, anddevelopment.

This agreement ratifies the work of the USACE/NAWIC partnering.conference at Irving, TX on June 17, 1993, and the conferees'signatures are appended.

Agreed to this dayJune 24, 1993

Arthur E. Williams, P.E.Lieutenant General, U.S. ArmyChief of Engineers

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

WASHINGTON. D.C.20210

ICOOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

IBETWEENTEE D.S DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

ANDTEE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

This Agreement between the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and theNational Association of Women in Construction (NAHIC) is intendedto advance the interests of women in construction, and to fosterthe growth of women in all aspects of the constructio.n workforce.

THe focus of this A~reement is to encourage ongoing communicationbetween NAWIC and the 'following DOL agencies: Women's Bureau,Employment and Training,Adminjstration;Employment StandardsAdministration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration,Office of Small Busines~ and Minority Affairs, and the GlassCeiling Commission. Accordingly, the parties agreed to workjointly and assist each other to accompl'ish the following goals:Women's Bureau (Office of the Director)

o cooperate in outreach activities aimed at women'semployment, training, and business opportunities in theconstruction industry.

o Promote ongoing communications by includingNA\'IIC chaptersin WB national and regional office mailing lists to appriseNAWIC of Bureau activities, e.g., WB pUblications, workshopsand conferences, and legislative initiatives.

o Coordinate meetings between NAWIC and the DOL team, on an asneeded basis.

o Serve as monitor of this initiative by assessing the statusof commitments made and ensuring that the letter and spiritof this agreement are carried-out.

Emclovment and Training Administration (Bureau of Aoorenticeshioand Training, and Job Cores)

o Promote liaison between ETA field offices (BAT and JC) andNAl-7!CChapters.

o Include NAWIC on ETA's mailing lists and notify them of ETAactivities, e.g., pUblications, workshops, screening confer-ences, vocational competitions and seminars (BAT and JC).

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o Promote liaison and involvement of DOL agencies in NAWICoutreach efforts such as workshops, seminars, training, andorientation to the members of NAWIC .

.Glass Ceilino Commission.

o Encourage continued dialogue between NAWIC and~ Gla'ss ceilingCommission (GCC) to address the elimination of artificialbarriers to the entry and advancement of women andminorities within the construction industry.

0,. Share research and data that will increase the value andunderstanding of women and minorities in management 'andexecutive levels of the construction work force.

o Foster the development of problem-solving initiatives thateliminate the artificial barriers identified in suchresearch.

o Cooperate with NAvlIC as a delivery vehicle to promote therecommendations ofthe.GCC.

o Cooperate ..,ith NAvlICasa resource to monitor and evaluatethe success of the GCC recommendations.

I Nothing in this Agreement constitutes an officialendorsement by the U.S. Department of Labor of the NationalASSociation of Homen in Construction (NA1-lIC), its products or itsserVices, and NAWIC agrees not to use this Agreement for suchpurposes.

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'Wher~as,the ~ontiIi~ous'progressof our .economy r~quires the full participation and,support of all citize~s, regardless' of gender; race or ethnkbackgrO\md~ and ':,:' ,":-: ,."::'

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whereas, the' w6.~k'forceinthe UnitedStates'qf AIDeri~~ is becoming:'increasingly .diversified and, for this nation's construction industry to remain competitive in glob~J eCQnomy,it must also diversify its work for~e' by attracting significantly more women :aild minorities intothe industry" a,nd ,,' . .

Where~s, the constructio~ ipdu5trY must strive to imp~ove its image with parentS, ..'educators and C:areercounselors in order to attract all of America's youth to rewarding career,opportunities in construction, and " . .

Whereas, the construction ind~stTy in the United States of America·.has·a tremendous.need for skilled and motivated workers, managers and entrepreneurs,from'all segments of thepopulation, and' .' .,.. ."

Whereas,tomo~ow'sentrep;eneurs will come frrim 'today's employ~es~~d mid-level, .man~gers, and.··· ' . '. .' . . ..' . .

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. .. Wherea's; the devdopme~t" ~f women-o\Yfled b~siness ent~rPrises wili ,benefin111 .members 'of the wor~ force through t~e creation of meaningful and productiv~ jobs, and

. Wh~re~,women:~ntrepreheurs ahd'~mall busines~es operating in thecoJ?s~Ction ,industry could benefit greatly from 'the experiences, technical services and' support ofestablished,

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Now therefore let it be resolved that:

The Nati·on~.iAssociation' ~fWomen inConstructio~; the NAWIC Education Foundation,and the National Center, for Construction Education and Research agree to initiate mid support a

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:fo~~il progi-~ thafwili' h~ve a -~igi#ficant impa~t~n th~succ~s~ful·.i~tegrat~~ri of· .wom~n jnto ~e construction industiyand to provide' wometientreiJreneurs withthe.skills. , 'necessary to. en,sure,their success in the conipeti~ive ~ketplace: '. '. .. . ' . . . .' '. .', ',~I,: ," ,

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,', Natlonal Association of Women in Corist~~tion me~bers'~ll have greater opp~rt1initiesto enhance their professional development by furthering th~ir knowledge in'the 'areas of-craft~aining, management e~ucation, safety; i,ndustry research and imprQvenient of indUStry image. '~ '" " . . - . . ". . .' ...

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,The National Cent~r fo~C~nstruction E'(hicati~n ~d Resea~ch me~beis' will benefit fromthi,~jolnt program through the incj-easedavail~bility of competitive women~oWned~fhms' 'and'

, access to highly skilled and trained \Vomen f9iman~gement' and craft level' employment.'. . I .. " . .... .., ., '... .' . _ " ..', .

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The NatIonal Assotiatlbn of Women in C~nstructiriti and the NAWIe Education'" Foundation shall become Limited PartnersoftheNati~hai C~nterfor Construction'Eciucati6n"and

Research~ arid shall be entitled to all rights and benefits afforded Limited Paitners~includ~ng,without limitatiori:'a seaton the'Board ofAdvisors;':the,right (upon election) to. hoid a seat on the

..Board of Trustees; and the right (upon~ppointIDent) ,to hold seats'on the fivestandi;ng -committees,:craft, safety, management education, image ,an,d,research. ,

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,In orderto·increase their pwfessional expertise Within the construction i~duStry, members '.of the National Association of Women in Construction and the NA WIC Education FOWldation

, shall'have access t'o the National Center for Construdipn'and Research programs to includeM8nag~ment aJ.ldSenior Executive Academies and publications~ safety traIning materials andSafety D,irect9rs Academies; and standardized craft training to include its national cumcula,national registry, and opportunitY for program ~ccreditatio.n., ' "

, In order to increase the industry's uiiderstaTIding and value ofwomenlnthe workforce,members of the National Center for Construction Education and Research shall have access toservices c;mdall e,ducational programs produc~d ,by the National Association of Wom.en in', 'Construction and the NA WIC Education Foundation ..Thes~ services and programs lnclude .

. continuing education materiais~ safety compli~ce, programs, publications, an~'.progr~s :andmaterials provided through NA WIC's special interest councils. Furthermore, members oftlle .National Center for c.onstruction Education and Research shall be invited to'join the National ".Association of Women in Construction as thespo~soi-s,ofBlock Kids contests;drafting contests, ",career days' arid other construction-related, quality educatio'n programs arid activities. which,willbenefit the industry.' , '.

As ajoi,nt effort, the Nationai Association of Women in Construction, ·theNA WICEducation FOWldation, and the National Center for Construction Education' and Research look to", 'this joint progTam as a project which will benefit both memberships by providing access to newand expanded markets.'

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PARTNERING AGREEMENTBetween

The Associated·General Contractors of AmericaAnd

The National Association of 'V omen in Construction

Whereas, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and the AssociatedGeneral Contractors of America (AGe of America) seek to achieves partnership to mutuallypromote the construction industry, and the role of women in the construction industry, and

Whereas, AGe of America and NAWlC look to this agreement as a vehicle which,willprovide access to new and expanded markets for both organizations, and

Whereas, AGe of America was the first construction organization to reach out to,NAWlCand NA WlC seeks to recommit to the working relationship with AGe of America, and

Whereas, the construction industry must strive to improve its image.among young people,educators, career counselors and parents in order to attract America's youth to a career inconstruction, and

Whereas, the construction industry has a shortage of employees at all levels, andtomorrow's entrepreneurs will come from today's employees, and

Whereas, the development of women owned business enterprises win benefit the entireindustry through creation of productive jobs and increase the availability of competitive womenowned businesses, and

Whereas, an open and free exchange of experiences and technical information win benefitwomen entrepreneurs and small businesses operating in the industry,

Now, therefore, be it resolved that AGCand NAWIC are committed to workingtogether to accomplish the following goals:

1. To improve communications, ensuring a continuing dialogue between the groups,informing each other of activities that would prove beneficial, as wen. as sharingpublications;

2. To improve career opportunities in the construction industry;

3. To promote skin, integrity and responsibility in the construction industry;

4. To cooperate in programs/activities that enhance the image of the construction industryand thereby positively impact the workforce crisis;

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5. To promote joint meetings of the organizations to address issues of common interest;, I '

6. To coordinate efforts in developing job pl~cement opportunities at all levels, withNA WIC as a source for women in the skilled trades;

7. To jointly support programs and activities which will have a significant impact on thesuccessful integration of women into the construction industry and to provide womenentre~reneuis with the skills necess~ to ensure their success in the marketplace; and

8. To encourage construction industry firms to join NAWIC and AGe of America andinvolve their female employees in order to have a better understanding ofthe value ofwomen in the workforce.,

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dI~ 6<tlJ. uJ.L~President, Associated General Contractorsof America, Inc.

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Women's Business Enterprise National CouncilAnd

National Association of Women in Construction

Partnering Agreement

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the National .Association of Women in Construction (NAWI C) seek through this agreement to achievea full and equal partnership between our organizations. We will promote our mutualconcern of enhancing the role of women's business enterprises in the constructionindustry as well as the business community as a whole.

Goals

• NA WIC and WBENC will ensure a broad-based understanding of certification as ameans to market the goods or services of established businesses.

• NA WIC will be the vehicle that provides certifying information to its members uponrequest and through publication of materials.

• NA WIC will utilize WBENC informational materials in its certifi.cation marketingefforts. In return, WBENC will keep NA WIC informed as to any and all changes inthe certifying process.

• NA WIC will provide speaking opportunities at workshops, conferences and seminarsand a table at its Annual Conference for WBENC staff and volun~eers.

• NA WIC will appoint a representative to the WBENC Leadership Council.

• WBENC will receive a subscription to the bimonthly magazine, The NA WiC IMAGE,published by NA WIC.

• All NA WIC business owners who are certified by a WBENC partner organizationwill be placed on WBENCLink, a pass code accessible database that providescorporations with access to information on certified women's business enterprises.

• NA WIC will participate in WBENC Leadership Council meetings that ensure thatcertification standards and procedures are uniformly implemented in an efficientmanner.

Signedthis~,--~_· _daYOf~b )

&/U, 1998.

resident, WBENC


The American Subcontractors AssociationAnd

The National Association of 'Vomen in Construction

Whereas, the National Association of Women in Construction (NA WIC) and theAmerican Subcontractors Association (ASA) seek to achieve a partnership to mutually promotethe construction industry, and the role of women in the construction industry, and

Whereas, ASA and NA WIC look to this agreement as a vehicle which will provideaccess to new and expanded markets for both organizations, and

Whereas, the construction industry must strive to improve its image among young people,educators, career counselors and parents in order to attract America's youth to a career inconstruction, and


Whereas, the development of women owned business enterprises will benefit the entireindustry though creation of productive jobs and increase the availability of competitive womenowned businesses, and

Whereas, an open and free exchange of experiences and technical information willbenefit women entrepreneurs and small businesses operating in the industry,

INow, tberefore, be it resolved tbat ASA and NA"'IC are committed to working

togetber to accomplisb tbe following goals:

1. To improve communications, ensuring a continuing dialogue between the groups,informing each other of activities that would prove beneficial, as well as sharingpublications;


3. To promote skill, integrity and responsibility in the construction industry;

4. To cooperate in programs/activities that enhance the image of the· constructionindustry and thereby positively impact the workforce crisis;

5. To promote joint meetings of the organizations to address issues of common interest;

6. To coordinate efforts in developing job placement opportunities at all levels, withNA WIC as a source for women in the skilled trades;

7. To jointly support programs and activities which will have a significant impact on thesuccessful integration of women into the construction industry and to provide womenentrepreneUrs with skills necessary to ensu~e their success in the marketplace; and

8. To encoutageconstruction industry firms to join NA WIC and ASA and involve theirfemale employees in order to have a better understanding of the value of women inthe workforce .

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Habitat for Humanity InternationalAnd

National Association of)Vomen in Construction

Agreement

Habitat for Humanity International (HFlll), an ecumenical Christian housing organization, andthe National Association of Women in Construction (NA WIC) seek through this agreement todevelop coordination between our organizations. We wiJJ promote our mutual concern ofbuilding and renovating houses with and for people in need of decent housing in decentcommunities through HFHl's Women Build department. This agreement wiJ1be effective on thedate it is signed by both parties.

Goals

• NAWlC and HFHI's Women Build department wiJI work together, whenever human and/e>r financialresources make it possible, to help build houses with families in need.

• NA WIC and their local chapters wj]] support ,HFHI's Women Build program and work together withlocal Habitat affiliates on homes built largely by women.

• NA WlC wiJI designate a representative for the Women Build department's Training Task Force, todevelop training programs for and with Habitat affiliates. This person will be an active member of theTask Force and wj]] attend meetings throughout the year when financial resources and time permit.

• NA WlC and Habitat will provide reciprocal links to their web sites.

Internet Linking

• Pennission to LinkNA WJC grants HFH] permission to link the HFHI Site to the NA WIC Site, and HFH] grantsNA WlC permission to link the NA WIC Site to the HFH] Site.

• Limited LicensesIn the event that either party wishes to use the other party's trademark for liriking purposes, each grantsthe other a nonexclusive, revocable right to display its designated logo as an icon used for 'linkingpurposes. Each party's logo used for this purpose may be downloaded from the owner's web site.Each party agrees to strictly follow the instructions provided by the other with respect to display ofdesignated logos as icons for linking purposes. Under no circumstances shall either party distort,modify or alter in any manner the designated logo of the other without express written permission.

• Acknowledgment of RightsIt is acknowledged and understood that each party owns full rights to all copyrights, trademarks andother proprietary material and intellectual property on their respective sites. The permission to linkand limited licenses provided herein are granted on the condition that the other party does not misuse,infringe or assert rights in any way in the copyright, trademark or other proprietary or intellectualproperty rights of the other during the time that the sites are linked or at any time thereafter.

• WarrantiesEach party warrants that itis fully authorized and entitled to gJ;ant permission to link and a limitedlicense to download and use the designated logo. I

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I• Right to Withdraw Pemiission to Link and Limited Lic~nse

The permissions to link and limited licenses granted herein are with the express authorization of theparties. Each party reserves the right to withdraw either or both grants any any time in the future.

BenefitsI

.. NA WlC may provide HFHI's Women Build department with a copy of its current membership list forthe express purpose of mailings in connection with the Women Build program. Permission may begranted only l)y·the Executive Vice President of NA WlC.

• NA WIC may share Habitat for Humanity's mission statement and methodology with their staff andmembers and may provide speaking opportunities at workshops, conferences and seminars. Whenspace permits, NA WlC may provide a table at the NA WIC Annual Conference for HFHI's WomenBuild department. HFlD may provide speaking opportunities for.NAWIC.

• HFHI's Women Build department may help to promote NA WIC whenever HFHI considers itappropriate to do so. .

• HFHI's Women Build department wiH receive one(l) subscription to the bimonthly magazine, TheNA W1C lMAGE, published by NA WIC, and NA WIC press releases. HFHI wiH selectively sharethis information with its subordinate offices. HFHI's Women Build department wiU be able to submitarticles for placement in The NA W1C lMA GE magazine. These may be printed at the discretion of theeditor of The NA W1C lMAGE.

• HFHI and its Women Build department wiH forward for review and written approval prior topublication any press releases pertaining to NA WIC at least 5 working days prior to release NA WICwill forward for review and written approval prior to publication any press releases pertaining toHFHI and the Women Build department at least 5 working days prior to release.

• HFHI wiU grant NA WIC license to use the Habitat for Humanity R mark subject to the terms andconditions of the license agreement.

• This agreement may be modified upon the mutual written consent ofNA WIC and HFHI.

• This agreement may be terminated without cause by either party upon thirty- (30) days written noticeto the other party.

SigJ1ed this,_ ........ _

Fiona Eastwood, Manager Women Build

~&~IPatsy Wh t Smith, NA WIC Immediate PastPresident


The Construction Financiall\1anagement AssociationAnd

The National Association or'Vomen in Construction

Whereas, the National Association of Women in Construction (NA WIC) and theConstruction Financial Management Association (CFMA) seek to achieve. a partnership tomutually promote the construction industry, and the role of women in the construction industry,and

Whereas, CFMA and NA WIC look to this agreement as a vehic.Je.which will provideaccess to new and expanded markets for both organizations, and

Vv'hereas, the eonstruction industry must strive to improve its image among young people,educators, career counselors and parents in order to attract America's youth to a career inconstruetion, and

Whereas, the construction industry has a shonage of employees at all levels, andtomorrow's entrepreneurs will come from today's employees, and

Whereas, the development of women owned business enterprises will benefit the entireindustry though creation of productive jobs and increase the availability of competitive womenoVvlledbusinesses, and

Vv'hereas, an open and free exchange of experiences and technical information willbenefit women entrepreneurs and small businesses operating in the industry,

Now, therefore, be it resolved that CFMA and NA'VIC are committed to workingtogether to accomplish the following goals:

I. To improve communications, ensuring a continuing dialogue between the groups, informingeach other of aetivities that would prove beneficial, as well as sharing publications;



4. To cooperate in programs/activities that enhance the image of the construe.tion industry andthereby positively impact the workforce crisis;


6. To coordinate efforts in developing job placement opportunities at all levels, with NA WlC asa source for women in the skilled trades;

7 To jointly support programs and activities which will have a significant impact on thesuccessful integration of women into the construction industry and to provide \vomenentrepreneurs with skills necessary to ensure their success in the marketplace; and

8. To encourage construction industry firms tojoin NAWIC and CFMA and involvetheirfemale employees in order to have a better understanding of the value of women in theworkforce.

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L0.u~~.flc~-~~PresidentNational Association of Women inConstruction, Inc.

PresidentConstruction Financial ManagementAssociation


The American Institute of ConstructorsIAnd II

The National Association of Women in Construction

Whereas, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWlC) and theAmerican Institute of Constructors (AlC) seek to achieve a partnership to mutually promote theconstru~ion industry:and the role of the professional constructor, and

Whereas,'AlC and NAWIC look to this agreement as a vehicle which will provide access't~ new and expanded market,sfor both organizations, and

Whereas, the construction industry must strive to improve its image·among young people,educators, career counselors and parents in order to attract America's youth to a professionalcareer in construction, and

Whereas, the construction industry has a shortage of employees at all levels, andtomorrow's entrepreneurs will come from today's educated and knowledgeable employees, and

Whereas, the construction industry has changed dramatically in the last century requiringnew skills and managerial knowledge and must .encourage continued professional developmentto meet the challenges of change, and

Whereas, an open and free exchange of experiences and technical information willbenefit women in the development of professional credentials as construction practitioners.

Now, therefore, be it resolved tbat AlC and NAWlC are committed to workingtogetber to accomplisb tbe following goals:

1. To improve communications, ensuring a continuing dialogue between the groups, informingeach other of activities that would prove beneficial, as well as sharing publications;


3. To promote skill,' integrity and responsibility in the construction industry;

4. To cooperate in programs/activities that enhance the image of the construction industry andthereby positively impact the workforce crisis;


6. To jointly support programs and activities which will have a significant impact on thesuccessful integration of women into the construction industry and to provide womenentrepreneurs with skills necessary to ensure thei~ success in'the marketplace;

7. To enc~urage ~omen const~ctio~ professionals to join NAWIC and AlC and to seekprofessIOnal constructor certlficatton;

8. To encourage oWners and construction companies to recognize the value of professionalcredentials for the constructor and to acknowledge the construction professional as part of theprofessional team in the built environment.

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American Institute of Constructors

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The American Society of Professional Estimatorsand

The National Association of 'V omen in Construction

Cooperative Agreement

The American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) and the National Association ofWomen in Construction (NA WIC) seek through this agreement to achieve a full and equalpartnership between our organizations. We will promote our mutual concern of enhancing therole of women's business enterprises and the profession of estimating in the constructionlndustryas well as the business community as a whole. We look to this agreement as a vehiclethat will provide access to new and expanded markets for both organizations and will provide anopen and free exchange of experiences, resources and technical information to benefit membersof both organizations.

Goals

• To encourage construction industry firms to join NAWIC and ASPE and involve theiremployees in order to have a better understanding of the value of women in the workforceand the importance of estimators in the construction process.

• Promote joint meetings of the organizations to address issues of common interest.

• NA WlC and ASPE will provide reciprocal links on their web sites.

• The sitting President, or their designated representative, of each organization will act asrepresentative to the associated organization.

• NAWIC and ASPE will provide speaking opportunities at workshops, conferences andseminars and a table at their Annual Conference for display of materials, use of staff andvolunteers for the other organization.

• ASPE will receive a subscription to the bimonthly magazine, The NAW/C IMAGE, publishedby NAWIC. NAWIC will receive a subscription to ASPE's quarterly publication TheEstimator. Up to fifteen copies will be forwarded for distribution to interested staff or Boardmembers.

• NA WIC and ASPE will ensure a broad-based understanding of certification as a means tomarket the goods or services of established businesses.

• NA WIC will be the vehicle that provides certifying information to its members upon requestand through publication of materials. ASPE will administer the certification process,working with NA WIC representatives.

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• NAWlC will publicize the availability of on-line courses and other educational materialsprovided by ASPE.

NA WlC will utilize ASPE's informational materials in its education, standardizatin andcertification marketing efforts. In return, ASPE will keep NA WIC informed as to any and allchanges in the materials.

• Each organization will offer goods and services to the other at "member" prices.

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PARTNERING AGREEMENTI,

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTIONAND

NAWlC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Whereas, the National Association of Women in Construction (NA WI C) and the'NAWICEducation Foundation (NEF) seek to reaffirm their partnership to mutually promote theconstruction industFy, the role of women in the construction industry and the educationalopportunities available; and

, Whereas, NA WIC and NEF look to this agreement as a vehicle which will provide accessto' new and expanded markets for both organizations; and .

Whereas ..NA WIC and NEF will provide direction for existing programs, future programdevelopment and program implementation strategy to ensure that such programs meet theeducational needs of women of the construction industry; and

, ,Whereas, NEF wil~ own, copyright and protect all educational materials developedthrough,the Foundation as well as developed jointly with NA WIC with complete authorizationfor their utilization by NA WIC and its affiliate partners; and

Whereas, NA WIC, NA WlC Regions, NA WlC Chapters, Individual NA WIe Membersand NEF itselfwill continue to work together to promote financial support of the'.Pound at ionthrough traditional efforts which include fund raisers, material purchases, and gifts; and

Whereas, NA WlC will participate with NEF to further the awareness of the FoundanQnboth within NA WIe and throughout the construction industry" as a whole including providing,speaking opportunities and reasonable accommodation at regional conferences and the AnnualMeeting for·NEF staff and volunteers; and

Whereas, the construction industry must strive to improve its image among young people,educators, career counselors and parents in order to attract our youth to a 'Career in construction;and

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Whereas, the construction industry has a shortage of employees at all levels, andtomorrow's .en~epreneurs will come from today's employees; and

Whereas, the development of women owned business enterprises will benefit the entireindustry through creation of productive jobs and increase the availability of competitive womenowned businesses:

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Now, therefore, be it ~esolvedthat the National ~ssociation of Women in Construction'and 'the NAWIC Education Foundation are committed t~ working toge'ther to accomplish .education and career opportunities for the construction industry and to cooperate in programsand activities that enhance 'the image of the construction industry; thereby positively impacting'theworkforce crisis.

" Be itfurtherresol~ed that the parties are con:unitted to carrying out this Agreement and tobuilding and maintaining this partnership.

Signed this S'tb"dayof September, 2002.

J~ OJ. --P=z""'- f! ITHelen Adams, CIT -NEF President

M~~~NA WlC President

~JlifJfcrt:MtWt, t1 rr; l tuCarolKueker,-CC-, elT; em .NEF President Elect

..~!*< .a5i9fl1¢Lm· p:'btle . . .NAWIC President Elect

Memorandum of Understanding •Between

The National Association of Women in ConstructionAnd

The National Society of Professional Engineers

a National Society of• Professional Engineer ••

The National Association of Women in Construction (NA WIC) and the National Society of ProfessionalEngineers (NSPE) agree to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter known as MOU)to cooperate in a mutually beneficial manner to promote certification amongengineerin.g technicians andother non-licensed support personnel in the construction industry. Further, we agree to collaborate inendeavors that will build and enhance a relationship between our organizations.

SCOPE

NAWIC is a non-profit association that isself-goveming, non-partisan and non-sectarian. The corepurpose ofNA WlC is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. NAWIC strives tounite for their mutual benefit women who are actively employed in the various phases of the constructionindustry; promote cooperation, fellowship and a better understanding among members of the association;promote education and contribute to the construction industry; encourage women to pursue and establishtheir careers in the construction industry, and provide members an awareness of the legislative processand legislation as it relates to the construction industry.

NSPE is incorporated as a 501 c(6) non-profit association. NSPE is the only engineering society thatrepresents individual engineering professionals and licensed engineers (PEs) across all disciplines.Founded in 1934, NSPE strengthens the engineering profession by promoting engineering licensure andethics, enhancing the image of the engineer, advocating and protecting the legal rights ofthePE attbenational and state levels through legislation, providing leadership development, publishing news of theprofession, and providing continuing education opportunities. NSPE serves 55,000 members and thepublic through 53 state and territorial societies and more than 500 chapters.

SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

The goal of the NA WlCINSPE partnership is to promote a better understanding between ourorganizations, to support continuing and ongoing education and professional development for allconstruction practitioners, and to promote professional licensure among all construction practitioners.

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•NAWIC-NSPE Memorandum of ,understanding Page 2 of3

NOTIFICATIONI

N,AWlC and NSPE will 'issue ,ajoint communique to spbnsoring firms, relevant companies and membersof both organizations explaining the MOD and soliciting their feedback and support.

NAWIC AND NSPE PARTNERSHIP

• ~AWIC and,NSPE will seek ways to collaborate on an ongoing basis to further the missions ofNA WlC and NSPE, which are complimentary;

• NA WIC will provide representation at the NSPE Annual Convention & Expo as an exhibitor,when possible, and will provide NA WIC informational materials to participants; NSPE willprovide representation at the NA WIC National Convention as an exhibitor, when possible, andwill provide NSPE informational materials to participants.

• NAWIC will cooperate with NSPE in supporting the promotion of professional licensure andthe ethical practice of engineering by providing a ljnk from the NA WlC Web site to the NSPEWeb site;

• NSPE will cooperate with NA WIC in promoting and supporting the diverse roles of women inthe construction industry by providing a link to the NA WIC Web site from the NSPE Web site;

• NAWIC and NSPE will identify potential partnerships and contact people to enhance thecollaboration; and

• NA WlC and NSPE will endorse and link each other's program via their web site by using theNA WIC and NSPE insignias and providing. contact information.

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

A,spartners, NAWIC and NSPE will pursue opportunities in the best interest of each organization.

CONDITIONS

The undersigned agree that:

1. This agreement constitutes the entire understanding between NA WIC and NSPE and supersedesany prior understanding or agreement between NA WIC and NSPE with respect to the subjectmatter hereof;

Last Revision: June 3, 2002

NAW1C"NSPE Memorandum of Understanding Page 300

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2. This agreement can be modified only by a written document. executed by NAWIC and NSPE;

3. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as obliging NAWIC or NSPE to specificexpenditures or to any programmatic obligation or payment of money beyond that set forth in thisagreement;

4. This agreement does not obligate NAWIC or NSPEmembers beyond their current obligations toparticipate ill NAWIC or NSPEPrograms, but encourages all avenues ofprofessionaIdevelopment;

5. In carrying out the conditions of this agreement, there will be no discrimination against any partybecause of race, creed, gender, ethnic origin, citizenship, or ability;

6. The copyright policy of each organization Shall be respected;

7. The intellectual property of each organization may not be published by the other. organizationwithout first obtaining written permission;

8. The independence or autonomy of either party shall not be inhibited and neither shall beresponsible for the actions of the other;

9. This agreement shall continue on an on-going basis. Both NAWIC and NSPE will debrief on anannual basis in order to re-evaluate and revise provisions of this MOD and associated programs toensure growth, sustain ability, and maintenance of quality of both organizations within thispartnership. Either organization can terminate the MOD with 60 days written notice to the other.

MODIFICATION

The terms of this agreement may be modified at any time by mutual agreement.

t11.~~Marcia-Rackley, President •

9-3-o~Date


!6 r' I~--;"{) 2-Date

Last Revision: June 3,2002

PARTNERING AGREEMENT, Between

The Federal Highway AdministrationAnd

The National Association of\Vomen in Construction

Whereas, the National Association of Women in Construction (NA WI C) arid the Federal.Highway Administration (FHWA) seekto achieve a partnership. to mutually promote the role ofWomen in the construction industry, and

Whereas, FHWA and NAWIC seek to commit to a close working relationship inareas of mutual concern and interest, and

Whereas, the FHW A and NA WIC seek to stimulate an interest in construction careersamong young people, educators, career counselors and parents in order to attract America's youth toa career in construction, and

Whereas,the increased representation of women, minorities, and otherdisadvantaged groups in construction, including the development of women owned businessenterprises will benefit the entire industry through creation of productive jobs and increase theavailability of competitive women owned businesses, and

Whereas, an open and free exchange of information and appropriate resources, win benefitwomen and other disadvantaged entrepreneurs and small businesses operating in the industry,

Now, tberefore, be it resolyed tbat FH'VA and NA'VJC are committed to workingtogetber to accomplish the following goals:


2. To cooperate in workforce development activities and improve career opportunities inthe construction industry by;

a. Marketing, participating in, and supporting the Construction Career Days initiative.b. Developing strategies to increase the participation of high school age women in the

Construction Career Days initiative.c. Supporting and participating in strategies to sustain the interest generated among

students in the construction industry by the Construction Career Days initiative.d. Exchanging "best practices" that have proven effective.

3. To promote skill, integrity, and responsibility in the construction industry;

4. To cooperate in programs/activities that enhance the image of the construction industryand thereby positively impact the workforce crisis;

5. To promptejQint meetings of the organiiation's to address issues of COJ1U1l()ninterestincluding; .1

a. NAWJC's National Annual Conferenceb. FHWA's Civil Rights Conferences and me.etings as well as other meetings related to

workforce development.

6. To jointly support programs and activities which will have a significant impact on thesuccessful integration of women into the construction industry and to provide womenentrepreneurs with the skilJs necessary to ensure their success in the marketplace.

Limitations of this agreement:I

1. Nothing in this agreement guarantees or requires any specific Federal HighwayAdministration funding amounts from any specific funding sources;

2. Nothing in this agreement aUows the NAWlC, it.';employees or contractors, to beconsideredfederaJ employees or federal independent contractors, with any of a federalemployee or federal independent contractor' 5 rights or liabilities.

Signed the. 2. 2.. nc:l . d(jy of -:j.Jy.~ P1---- ~200' .

.A~~t~-,-._~Fede.raLHighway Administr.:l.tbrl

~~t~) Q. c§riJ;) .~Nahcma} A.ssoclation of Women in...... .. .', iLonstn.lCiJon. :lnc.

PARTNERING AGREEl\IENTbetween

.The Surety Associa!tioR of America(8M)

andThe National Association of 'V omen in Construction

(NAWlC)I '

Whereas, The Surety Association of America (SAA) is a duly-authorized, non-profit,trade associfltion representing companies involved in the underwriting of surety andfidelity bonds; and

I

Whereas, SAA would like to increase access to surety bonding by small, minority andwomen contractors; and

Whereas, SAA would like to increase the number .of women in the underwriter andmanagement ranks of the surety industry; and

Whereas, SAA recognizes that one of the approaches to achieving these objectives wouldbe to increase awareness of, and participation in, the' surety industry by highly motivated,women already involved in some aspect of construction; and

Whereas, the Board of Directors of SAA has agreed to explore, through its Developmentand Diversity Advisory Committee, the establishment of partnering agreements betweenSAA and organizations representing common interests and goals;

and

Whereas, the development of women-owned business enterprises will benefit the entireconstruction industry through the creation of productive jobs and through increasing theavailability of competitive women-owned businesses; and

Whereas, one of the goals of the National Association of Women in Construction(NAWlC) is to enhance the role of women's business enterprises in the construction'industry, as well as the business COITlmunityas a whole; and

Whereas, NA WlC acknowledges the role of surety bonding in the development and'growth of women-owned businesses in the constrUction industry, as well as theimportance of increasing the number of women surety bond producers and underwriters;and .

Whereas, NAWlC has an excellent track record of supporting women in business andindustry through its educational programs, information dissemination efforts andnetworking opportunities nationwide; and

Whereas, NA WlC seeks to achieve partnerships that mutually promote the constructionindustry, and the role of women in the construction industry; .

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therefore, be it resolved

That SAAand NAWIC will establish and maintain on-going communications, ensuring acontinuing dialogue between the two organizations, informing each other of activities thatwould prove beneficial, as well as sharing publications, including providing reciprocallinks on their web sites; and

That SAA and NAWIC jointly will develop and support programs and activitieswhichwill have a significant impact on the integration of women into the construction industryand which will provide women entrepreneurs with the skills and access to bonding andfinance necessary to enhance their opportunity for success in the marketplace; and

ThatSAA and NAWIC will encourage member attendance and provide speakingopportunities at their respective workshops, conferences and seminars, whereverpracticable; and

That SAA and NAWIC will promote joint meetings of the organizations, as needed,toaddress issues of common interest; and

That SAA will encourage member companies to join NA WIC and involve their femaleemployees in order to have a better understanding of the value ofwOInen in theconstruction and surety bonding workforce.

Signed, this ,2003.

~' ~~"""""''"=-~.~ ._--~Lynn M. Schub~ ~ •. <~----_ .._.__.THE SURETY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA"

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION, INC .

•Us· Lb ) bl-~{~If-'-'\=-.""""",~""""".-----Dede Hughes, Executive Vice P~esidentNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION, INC.

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American Road and Tran'sportationBuilders AssociationAnd


Whereas, the National Association of Women in ConstrUction (NA WIC) and theAmerican Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) seek to achieve a partnershipto mutually promote the construction industry, and the role of women in the constructionindustry, and .

Whereas, ARTBA and NAWIC look to this agreement as a vehicle which will provideaccess to new and expanded markets for both organizations, and

Whereas, the construction industry must strive to improve its image among young people,educators, career counselors and parents in order to attract America's youth to a career inconstruction, and



Whereas, an open and free exchange of experiences and technical information willbenefit women entrepreneurs and smallbusinesses·operating in the industry,

Now, therefore, be it resolved that ARTBA and NAWIC are committed to workingtogether to accomplish the following goals:

1. To improve communications, ensuring a continuing dialogue between the groups,.informingeach other of activities that would prove beneficial, as well as sharing publications. This willinclude an article on women in transportation construction published in each organization'smembership magazine;





6. To coordinate efforts in developing job placement opportunities at all levels, with NA WIC asa source for women in the skilled trades;

7. To jointly support programs and activities whic~ will have a significant impact on thesuccessful integration of women into the constrUction industry and to provide womenentrepreneurs with skills necessary to ensure their success in the marketplace; and

8. To encourage construction industry firms to join NA WIC and ARTBA and involve theirfemale employees' in order to have a better understanding of the value of women in·theworkforce.' This includes sharing membership contact information to enhance eachassociation 'srecruitment efforts.

9. The term of this Agreement shall Commence upon its execution and shall continue indefinitelyuntil terminated by either party upon ten (l0) days prior written notice.

Signed the /: 6?i. day of

H~~~1L;; D-~.~National Association of Women inConstruction, Inc.

PresidentAmerican Road & TransportationBuilders Association

t,Society for Marketing Prof~ssional Services

'. An~National Association of Women in Construction

Partnering, Agreement

The Society for. Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), and the National Associationof Women in Construction (NAWIC), include among their principal objectives improvingethics in and, the professional image of the construction industry. Each organizationbelieves that their efforts in this regard can be magnified through their cooperation and

. coordination, each with' the other. Thus, SMPS, and NAWIC agree to work together toimprove professionalism in construction as follows:

1. Support and provide continuing education for professionals in the AlE/C Industry.

2. . Develop and market professional development materials and programs.

3. ,Encourage institutions of higher education to promote the profession ofconstruction.

4. Help young professionals in the construction industry to recognize the value ofjoining and participating in their associations and professional societies.

'5. Invite each other to designate a representative to serve on their appropriatecommittees or task forces responsible for promoting professional development.

Agreed to this .2\~ay of ~.f .2004.

ren Courtney, ,AlA,PresidentSociety'for Marketing ProfessionalServices

~~o~s.~::::."'---PresidentNational Association of Women inConstruction

'Vomen 'Vork! The National Ne~work for Women'sEmployment

Andl

National Association of 'V omen in Construction

Partnering, Agreement

The parties t(>this Agreement, NA WIC and Women Work!, are interested in forming apartnership to 'further advocacy, education and networking goals of both organizations.

Specifically, the partnership will:

1) Educate NAWIC and Women Work!'s clients/members about each other'sorganization

2) Promote women's access to careers in the construction business;3) Educate individual women entering or re-entering the workforce on the skills needed

to advance in the construction industry;4) Advance efforts to recruit and train women for hi'gh-wage, high-growth non-

traditional occupations;5) Advance local partnerships between Women Work! programs and NAWIC chapter

across the country.6) Share resources, training and materials as appropriate

National Objectives

• NAWlC and Women Work! will promote a broad-based understanding of skillsneeded to enter careers in the construction business.

• NA WlC and Women Work! will work to dispel myths, stereotypes and educatewomen on the benefits of a career in construction.

~ NAWlC and Women Work! will assist in educating and training future employees foron-going construction needs.

• NA WlC will provide speaking opportunities for Women Work! conferences andseminars.

• Women Work! will provide speaking opportunities for NA WIC at Women Work!'sannual national conference.

• NA WlC will assist in the dissemination of Women Work!information/materials/resources via listserves, web site, newsletters etc. to itschapters throughout the country.

• Women Work! will assist in the dissemination 'ofNAWICinfonnationlmaterials/resources via listserves, web site, newsletters to its 1,000programs across the country.

• Women Work! and NAWIC will have links to each other's web sites

• Women Work! and NAWIC will exchange ideas, materials, and resources to assistwomen to enter, and advance in careers in the construction business.

• Women Work! will receive a subscription to the bimonthly magazine, The NAWIClMAGE~published by NAWIC.

• NA WIC (national office) will receive a complimentary Professional membershipwith Women Work!.

• NA WIC and Women Work! will work to educate the construction industry on theimportance of hiring women workers and the benefits partneringwith Women. Work!and NAWIC on mutually beneficial projects.

Grassroots/LocalOb iectives

• NA WIC and Women Work! will facilitate a grassroots partnership between WomenWork! members and NAWIC chapters acrOss the country to advance mutualobjectives.

• NAWIC will provide information about its Construction Industry Training programs

• NAWIC and Women Work! will educate local communities, employers, and generalpublic on broad range of careers in construction industry.

• NA WIC chapters will link with Women Work! local programs for potential funding,volunteerism, mentoring of Women Work! clients and other partnerships.

Signed the c:2.5.;#.. ,2004

LI7{Q~PresidentNational Association of Women inConstruction

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGBetween

The International Code Council,lnc.And

The National Association of Women in Construction, Inc.

Whereas, the Nationa.1 Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and theInternational Code Council, Inc. (ICC) are committed to mutually promoting the constructionindustry building safety and building safety professionals, and the role of women in each,and

Whereas, ICC and NAWIC look to this memorandum of understanding as a vehicle whichwill provide access to new and expanded markets for both organizations, and

Whereas, ICC·legacy organization was the first model code organization to reach out toNAWIC and NAWIC seeks to commit to a mutually beneficial working relationship with ICC, and

Whereas, the construction industry and the building safety profession must continue topromote it's image among young people, educators, career counselors and parents in order toattract America's youth to a career in construction and/or code enforcement, and

Whereas, the construction industry ano the building safety profession have a shortage ofemployees at all levels, and tomorrow's entrepreneurswill come from today'semployees, and

Whereas, the development of women owned business enterprises will benefit the entireconstruction industry community through creation of productive jobs and increase the availabilityof competitive women owned businesses, and

Whereas, an open and free exchange of experiences and technical information will benefitwomen entrepreneurs and small businesses operating in the industry,

Now, therefore, be it resolved that ICC and NAWIC are committed to working together toaccomplish the following goals:


2. To improve career opportunities in the construction industry and code enforcementprofession;

3. To promote skill,integrity and responsibility in the construction industry and buildingsafety profession;

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4~ To cooperate in programs/activities that enhance the image of the construction industryand bUilding safety pmfession and thereby positively impact the workforce;

5. To prornotejoint meetings of the organizations to address issues of.f?ommon interest;

6. To coordinate efforts in developing job placement opportunities at all levels, withNAW Ie as a source for women in the skilled trades;

7. To jointly support pmgrams and activities which will have a significant impact on thesuccessful integration of women into the construction industry and building safetypmfession and to pmvide·women entrepreneurs with·the skills necessary to ensuretheir success in the marketplace; and

8. To encourage construction and inspection industry firms to join NAWIC ancj ICC andinvolve their female employees in order to have a better understanding of the value ofwomen in the workforce.

Signed the ~daYOf¥, 2005.

l~./~~Nancy A. Eatbn, CCA, CITPresidentNational Association of Women inConstruction, Inc.

James Lee WittChief Executive OfficerInternational Code Council, Inc.

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PARTNERINGA~REEMENTBetween'

FMI Corporationand

The National Association of Women in ConstructionII

'r

"..Whereas, the National Association of Women in Construction (NA WIC) and PM!

Corporation seek to achieve a partnership to mutually promote the construction industry, and the" role of women inthe construction industry, and

••. to

Whereas, FMIand NA WIe look to this agreement asa vehicle which will provide accessto new and expanded marketsfor.both organizations, and

Whereas, the construction industry must strive to improve its image among young people,educators, career counselors and parents in order to attract America's youth to a career inconstruction, and -

" Whereas, the construction industry has a shortage of employees at all levels, andtomorrow~s emerging leaders and managers will come fromtoday's employees, and


Whereas, an open and free exchange of experiences and innovative business managementand leadership thought will benefit women entrepreneurs and small businesses operating in theindustry, -

Now, therefore, be it resolved that FMI and NAWIC are committed to workingtogether to accomplish the following goals:

..1. To .improve communications, ensuring a continuing dialogue between the groups, informing

each other of activities that would prove beneficial, as well as sharing articles for ourpublications;

2. To-improve career opportunities in the construction industry;




"6. To provide access to each other's web sites to facilitate ready exchange ofindustry

information;

7. To jointly support programs and activities which will have a significant impact on tliesuccessful integration of women into the construction industry and to provide womenentrepreneurs· with skills necessary to ensure their success in the marketplace; and 0,'

8. To encourage construction industry firms to join NAWIC and involve their femaleemployees in order to have a better understanding. of the value of women in the workforce.


The ACE Mentor Program of America, Andl


.., ,

Whereas, the National Association of Women in Construction (NA WIC) and the ACE, Mentor,Program of America (ACE) seek to achieve a partnership to mutually promote theconstruction industry, and the role of women in the construction industry, and

...

Whereas; ACE andNA WIe look to this agreement as a vehicle which will provideaccess to new and expanded ,markets for both organizations, and

Whereas, the construction industry must strive to improve its image among young people,educators, 'career counselors and parents in order to attract America's youth to a career inconstruction, and '



Whereas, an open and free exchange of experiences and technical information willbenefit women entrepreneurs and small businesses operating in the industry,

Now, therefore, be it resolved that ACE and NAWIe are committed to workingtogether to accomplish the following goals:

1. 'To improve communications, ensuring a continuing dialogue between the groups, informingeach other of activities that would prove beneficial, as well as sharing publications;

~: To improve career opportunities in the construction industry;

3': To promote skill, integrity and responsibility in the construction industry;




7. To jointly support programs and activities which will have a significant impact on thesuccessful integration of women into the construction industry and to provide womenentrepreneurs with skills necessary to ensure their success in the marketplace; and

8. To encourage construction industry fIrms to join NA WIC and ACE and involVe their femaleemployees in order to have a better understanding of the value of women in the workforce.

Signed the 7 day of .•~

d&~~~rLAQW~lk ~:dden~t JL~~~CII:!!:'(!f.

,2006. ..,

ACE Mentor Program of America National Association of Women inConstruction, Inc.


PAXTONIPATTERSON LLCAnd,


Whereas, -the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) andPaxto~atterson LLC (PP) seek to achieve a partnership to mutually promote the. constructionindustry, and the role of women in the construction industry, and

Whereas; PP and NA WIC look to this agreement as a vehicle which will provide access. ·tQ new and expanded marke~for both organizations, and

Whereas,the construction industry must strive to improve its image among young people,educators, career counselors and parents in order to attract America's youth to a career inconstruction, and .

Whereas, the construction industry has a shortage of employees at all levels, andtomorrovv's entrepreneurs.will come from today's employees, and

Whereas, the development of women owned business enterprises will benefit the entireindustry through creation of productive jobs and increase the availability of competitive womenowned businesses, and

Whereas, an open and free exchange of experiences and technical infonnation willbenefit women entrepreneurs and small businesses operating in the industry,

Now, therefore, be it resolved thatPP and NAWIC are committed to workingtogether to accomplish the following goals:

1. To increase the opportunity for high school students -- with extra focus on female students -to learn if their interests and aptitudes are well suited for a career in construction.

2. To improve communications, ensuring a continuing dialogue between the groups, infonningeach other of activities that would prove beneficial, as well as sharing publications;






8. To jointly support programs and activities whichl will have a significant impact on thesuccessful integration of women into the construction industry and to provide Womenentrepreneurs with skills necessary to ensure their success in the marketplace; and

9. To encourage construction industry fIrms to join NA WIC, PP will educate and involve all ofits employees in 9fder to have a better understanding of the value of women in the

. workforce.

"'7~Signed the ~ - day of ~ ,2006.

-&OJMt BJLQ~~Roger W. Davis - PresidentPAXTONIPATTERSON LLC

, :

, '

STRATEGIC ALLIANCEBetween

THE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTEANDI'

'.'. . I'THE NATIO~AL ASSOCIATION OFWOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

MISSION OF THE ALLIANCE

••

.' The Constr,l,IctionSpecifications Institute (CSI) and the National Association of Women inConstF.uction(NAWIC) agree to cooperatively work together to advance the technology and quality of,building construction and management in the United States and to better serve the needs of ourmembers 'and customers. We will promote our mutual concerns of enhancing the role of women'sbusinesseoterprjses in the construction industry as well as the business community as a whole.

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"

GOALS OF THE ALLIANCE

1. Foster a strong, continuing alliance to betters~rve the. construction community and othercustomers. .

2. Provide a rich and clear eXChangeof information regarding construction practices, technology,and educate our members skills and activities and the basic ,activities of our respective organizations.

3. Provide the members of our respective organizations with quick and economic access to oneanother's J;lf0ductsand services.

4. Build a strong bond of trust between and among our members, leaders and our organizations.

5. Leverage the strengths of our organizations to develop unique products and services, whichwill expand.one another's markets, better serve our members .and other customers and better servethe construction community at large.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ALLIANCE

1. To foster a strong, continuing alliance between our two organizations, we agree to:

a. Provide reciprocal invitations to each others senior elected and staff leaders to attend andparticipat~ in key national events, including but not limited to the annual convention of our respectiveorganizations.

,,' b., CondUct pe~iodic, joint meetings of each others senior' elected and staff leaders, asappropriate, on national levels to share best practices, strategic plans and to measure and adjust theactivities d.erived'from this alliance.

c. Promote joint meetings of the associations at the national, chapter and region levels.

2. To provide a rich and clear exchange of information, we agree to:

a. Regularly exchange Institute/Association, industry, and regional news, calendar of eventsand advance notice of major activities, new products and special service which may be of interest tothe members and other customers of each other's organizations.

b. Facilitate linking as appropriate between and through each others electroniccommunications media.

3. To provide the members of our respective organizations with quick and ecooomicaccess toone another's products and services, we agree to:

'.

a.. Provide reciprocal member pricing for various activities and services 'including but notlimited to technical documents, education programs and the annual convention/conferences.

b. Promote careers in construction

c. Develop an arrangement which will provide access to and allow the reprodu.ction of articlesfrom the official magazines and newsletters-of our respective organizations."

d. Provide, free of charge, CSI "Construction Specifiet' to all of NAWIC'sExecutive Committeeand Board of Directors. NAWIC to provide "THE NAWIC Imagtf to all of CSI's Executive Committeeand Board of Directors.

4. To build a strong bond of trust, we agree to:

a. Participate in this alliance for a period of five years.

b. Develop appropriate detailed arrangements or agreements as necessary to protect thevalue and integrity of the intellectual property of our respective organizations.

c. Broadly publicize the alliance and its benefits to our members, leaders and constructionindustry.

5. To leverage the strengths of our organizations to develop unique products and services, whichwill expand one another's markets, better serve our members and other customers and better servethe construction community at large, we agree to: ""

a.Both associations will ensure a broad-based understanding of each association'scertification programs as a means to market the goods and services of established businesses.

b. Both associations agree that the construction industry must strive to improve its imageamong young people, educators, and career counselors in order to attract America's youth to a careerin construction.

c. To cooperate in programs/activities that enhance the image of the construction industry andthereby, "osi ively impacting the workforce crises.

9 DO~Date

Executive Vice Presiden .National Association of Women in Construction

PresidentConstruction Specifications Institute

Executive DirectorConstruction Specifications institute

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J@ij[tl)~ ~®)~©~~~ij@[tl)Between

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.and


WHEREAS, the development of successful Women Business Enterprises will benefit thecommunity and economy by creating opportunities and business for women-owned firmsand policy-making executives in the construction industry, and

WHEREAS, the construction industry in the United States of America has tremendousneed for skilled and motivated workers and executives from all segments of thepopulation, and

WHEREAS, the work force in the United States of America is becoming increasinglydiversified, and for this nation's construction industry to remain competitive in a globaleconomy, it must diversify its work force by attracting significantly more women into theindustry.

NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THATNational Association of Women in Construction and Associated Builders andContractors do hereby consent and agree to initiate and support a joint effort offurther integrating into the construction industry firms owned by women.

National Association of Women in Construction and Associated Builders andContractors share the common belief that any contractor or employee within theconstruction industry has the fundamental right to chose freely whether or not toaffiliate with any union labor organization, and there do hereby consent and agree towork jointly to protect that fundamental of all Americans.

National Association of Women in Construction and Associated Builders andContractors do hereby consent and agree to work jointly to provide employees ofconstruction firms with high quality and affordable benefits that will enhance theirlives, and will therefore seek passage of legislation aimed at assisting contractors todo so.

In order to proactively take action on current national legislation affecting thebusinesses belonging to their membership, National Association of Women inConstruction and Associated Builders and Contractors do hereby consent and agreeto work jointly to monitor national legislation and to actively network on those issueswhere there is common understanding and support.

In order to increase their professional expertise within the construction industry,members of National Association of Women in Construction and Associated Buildersand Contractors shall encourage and help facilitate joint educational and trainingprograms among each organization's respective local chapters. This shall includeprograms in craft training, management education and safety training.

In order to increase the dissemination of information to the membership of bothassociations and to achieve the mutual goals herein, National Association of Womenin Construction and Associated Builders and Contractors agree to work together tomutually share its resources to accomplish these goals.

With the guidance and assistance of National Association of Women in Constructionand other diversity stakeholder groups, Associated Builders and Contractors shalldevelop and distribute to its chapters cultural, ethnic, and gender diversity trainingmaterials. By doing so, both associations, working together, will assist non-minorityconstruction firms to effortlessly do business with historically under-utilized minorityand women owned businesses.

National Association of Women in Construction and Associated Builders andContractors look to this joint program as a project which will benefit both bodies ofmemberships by providing access to new and broader markets.

Signed this 12th day of June, 2007, for National Association of Women in Construction

Carol Chapman, CIT, Imm. Past President Dede Hughes, 10M, Exec. Vice President

Signed this 12th day of June, 2007, for Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

David R. Meyer, 2007 ABC National Chair M. Kirk Pickerel, President and CEO

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTBetween

AACE International(The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering)

AndNAWIC (The National Association of Women in Construction)

Whereas AACE Intemational (AACE) and the National Association of Women inConstruction (NAWIC) have many areas of common technical interest, and

Whereas the members of either organization may benefit from increased knowledge of theactivities and services available from the other organization,

It is concluded that it would be mutually beneficial to establish a strong· working relationshipbetween the two societies.

To further this objective, AACE and NAWIC hereby subscribe to this cooperative agreementand agree to undertake the.following cooperative ventures:

l.AACE and NAWIC will extend to the members of the other society the courtesy ofregistration at meetings, seminars, and other events at member rates.

2. Chapters (Sections) of both organizations will be encouraged to ext:end the samecourtesyfor local events and to hold joindy sponsored events.

3. AACE and NAWIC will explore the possibility of holding joindy sponsored semi-nars or meetings.

4. The two organizations will provide complimentary exhibit space to each other attheir annual meetings or conventions.

5. The Presidents and Executive Directors of the two societies (or their designees) willbe extended the courtesy of complimentary registration at each other's annual meet-ings or conventions.

6. The executive offices of the two societies will be given complimentary exchange sub-scriptions to each other's journals or magazines.

7. Chapters (Sections) of both organizations will be encouraged to extend the samecourtesy at the local level by exchanging newsletters and meeting notices with themembers of the other society.

8.AACE and NAWIC will publicize meetings, seminars, and symposia sponsored bythe other society and will publish calls for papers issued by the other society.

9. An exchange of mailing labels shall be furnished upon request to· aid in the promo-tion of the the above listed programs.

10. Trade-outs and/or discounted rates for advertising in each organization's Directory,Publications, etc. shall be exchanged when applicable.

11. The Presidents and Executive Directors shall remain in regular communicationwith each other to explore additional mutual areas of cooperation.

This agreement shall extend through December 31, 2010 and may be extended by mutualagreement of both associations. Either party may terminate this Agreement with or withoutcause upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.

Accepted for AACE by:

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President

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Accepted for NAWIC by:Christie S. Wigginton, CITPresident

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PARTNERLNG AGREEMENT

NATIONAL ASSOClA nON OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTIONAND

NAWIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Wher(:as. the National Association of Women in Construction (NA WI C) and the NAWICEducation Foundation (NEF) seek to reat11rm their partnership to mutually promote theconstruction industry, the role of women in the construction industry, the educationalopportunities available and each respective Organization; and

Whereas, NAWTC and NEF look to this agreement as a vehicle which will provide accessto new and expanded markets for the mutual benefit of both organizations by combiningresources among their partners, to create a campaign of awareness for opportunitiesavailable to those in the construction industry from the educational programs that areoffered by both NA WIC and NEF and

Whereas, NAWTC and NEF will provide direction for existing programs, future programdevelopmenL and program implementation strategy to ensure that such programs meet theeducational needs of women of the constmction industry with NEF focusing on findingand developing Industry Certil1cation Programs and NAWIC focusing on finding ordeveloping educational opportunities tor its members dealing with leadership andpersonal growth topics; and

Whereas, NEF will O\h-71, copyright and protect all educational materials developedthrough the Foundation as well as developed jointly with NAWIC with completeauthorization for their utilization by NA WIC and its affiliate partners; and

Whereas, NA WIC. N AWIC Regions, NA WIC Chapters, Individual NA WIC Membersand NEF itself will continue to work together to promote financial support of theFoundation through traditional efforts which include fund raisers, material purchases, andgifts; and

Whereas the National Association of Women in Construction and the NA WIC EducationFoundations Executive Officers should maintain open communication. RespectiveOfficers shall meet at least once a year (at either pre-con or midyear) to discuss thecontinuing development of educational programs and opportunities otlered by bothAssociations to enhance the success of women in the construction industry and

Whereas, NA WIC will participate with NEF to further the awareness of the Foundationboth within NA WIC and throughout the construction industry as a whole includingproviding speaking opportunities and reasonable accOlnmodation at RegionalConferences and the Annual Meeting for NEF staff and volunteers; and

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Whereas, NEF will utiUze their partnerships and involvement with Educa.tional contactSwithin the Industry to assist NAWIC in obtaining quality speakers for RegionalConferences and the Annual Meeting ofNAWIC, and NAWIC will assist NEF in theireducational endeavors by allocating time on theh schedules for NEF seminars,

Whereas, the Construction Industry must strive to enhance its image among youngpeople, educators, career counselors and parents in order to attract our youth to a careerin construction; and

Whereas, the construction industry has a shortage of employees at all levels, a.l1dtomorrow's entrepreneurs will come from today's employees;

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the National Association of Women in Constructionan.d the NAWIC Education Foundation are committed to working together to accomplisheducation and career opportunities for the construction industry and to cooperate inprograms and activities that enhance the image of the Constnlction Industry; therebypositively impacting the workforce crisis.

Be it further resolved that the parties are committed to carrying out this Agreement and tobuilding and maintaining this partnership and in the interest ofthis partnership, theNAWIC President has the discretion to invite the NEF President to audit the Boardmeeting and the Strategic Plan meeting.

Signed this .51h.. day of September, 2007

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION (NAWIC)

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Christie S Wigginton,President

NA WIe EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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