A term often mentioned but not often understood is DVBE. The initials stand for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE). California has placed strict requirements for certification before anyone can attach this abbreviation to your business. This is applicable whether you are a retail business or a DVBE supplier of construction materials and services.
What Is a Supplier?
The term “supplier” is used most frequently in the construction business. A supplier is an individual who provides the supplies essential for a project. The list includes, but is not restricted to the following:
- Asphalt
- Rock
- Cement
- Roofing Materials
- Sheet Metal
- Structural Steel & Misc. Metals
- Hardware
- Drywall
- Plumbing Supplies
- Electrical Supplies
A DVBE supplier provides construction materials to customers and can help them have a competitive advantage when it comes to bidding and obtaining specific government and government-related construction contracts.
Whether certified as a DVBE or not, the specific products, tasks and requirements will depend upon the customer’s wants. The materials can differ completely with each project’s demands and constraints. The extent of involvement – which can range from supplying basic materials to sourcing complex, unique and/or environmentally friendly, tends to vary from project to project.
The DVBE Advantage
Partnering with a DVBE supplier can be advantageous in many ways. Of primary importance is the upholding of a societal and corporate norm which believes in inclusivity. By working with various DVEB suppliers and businesses, your company is realizing the value of veterans. It is also an acknowledgment of their contributions to the welfare of your country.
