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Centennial’s McGrew and Duobinis Discuss Subcontractor Relationships at WDIC

RESTON, VA—March 1, 2010— Scott McGrew, senior project general manager and Vince Duobinis, senior director of market development for Centennial Contractors Enterprises, spoke to a group of 20 small minority-owned and women-owned subcontractors at Washington Development Industry Council (WDIC).

The presentation identified what requirements prime contractors such as Centennial look for when hiring subcontractors for design-build projects. McGrew also fielded a lot of questions from the group about challenges small minority-owned subcontractors face when working with large general contractors.

The WDIC works to increase the size, scope and scale of certified business enterprises in the real estate development, architecture and engineering and construction industries through sustainable growth. This meeting was designed to help its member gain employment with large general contractors. Skanska, Clark Construction and Hensel Phelps also presented to the group.

When Centennial hires subcontractors to work on its design-build projects or job order contracts, it bases its decision requirements such as on the subcontractor’s safety records, the type of work performed and the subcontractor’s quality standards and reliability.

“We suggested provide something unique to stand out from other subcontractors and if they’re not successful the first time to continue applying for future projects,” says Duobinis.

More information about becoming a subcontractor for Centennial can be found at www.cce-inc.com/subcontractors.

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About Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc.: For more than 15 years, Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc., has been a leader in construction services supporting government, educational and business facilities and infrastructures, with construction projects focused on renovation, rehabilitation and repair. To date, Centennial has supported over $1.5 billion in project solutions for its diverse customer base. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, the firm has over 45 offices nationwide. For more information go to www.cce-inc.com or contact David Carrithers, vice president of marketing, at 703-287-3042 or contact@cce-inc.com. About Washington Development Industry Council

The Washington Development Industry Council (WDIC) was founded in January 2008 with a mission to increase the size, scope, and scale of certi?ed business enterprises in the real estate development, architecture and engineering and construction industries through sustainable growth. As the premiere source for information about planned and proposed development, A&E and construction opportunities for Certi?ed Business Enterprises (CBEs), the WDIC advocates on behalf of its membership for access to capital, capacity building and workforce development to enable member ?rms to participate to the greatest extent possible. Its membership includes certi?ed local and small business enterprises, businesses organizations that are comprised of certi?ed small, local businesses and certi?ed minority businesses and other companies that are committed to the development of size, scope and scale among local, small, disadvantaged businesses in the national capital region. To learn more, visit www.wdic.com.

Editor’s Note: This release is available at Centennial’s Newsroom, http://www.cce-inc.com/news.html.