ABOUT AFD CONSTRUCTION
Founded in 1988, AFD Construction is a certified MBE, DBE, SBE, and veteran owned firm, with locations in California, Washington State and Texas.
We have a leadership team of subject matter experts bringing over 30 years of industry experience, AFD has established itself as a trusted partner in both the public and private sectors, with focus areas in transportation, transit, rail, aviation, infrastructure, education, and civic facilities.
AFD Construction is respected for its comprehensive services in labor compliance, workforce development, community engagement, and inclusivity program management. Our core capabilities include DBE/SBE compliance, performance tracking, stakeholder engagement, local hire initiatives, economic impact analysis, and document control. We have successfully supported public agencies and private sector clients in administering federal and state labor compliance programs for capital projects totaling more than $25 billion in Southern California alone.
Our firm offers end-to-end support in the development and oversight of DBE, SBE, and inclusivity programs, including goal setting, good faith effort evaluations, compliance monitoring, CUF assessments, shortfall analyses, and reporting. We also provide targeted outreach, engagement strategies, and program training to promote equitable participation and workforce inclusion. AFD has served as Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Administrators, offering expert negotiation, development, and management of labor agreements—both project-specific and on-call.
In addition to compliance and outreach, AFD’s team includes certified project managers and digital asset management specialists.
Our diverse expertise allows us to deliver regional workforce studies, organizational assessments (including SWOT and PEST analyses), contract compliance evaluations, and public engagement strategies tailored to agency needs. We develop and implement comprehensive community outreach and construction mitigation plans, and facilitate stakeholder meetings with merchants, residents, and community leaders.
AFD also provides short- and long-range transit planning and operational support to major transit agencies.
Our portfolio includes impactful collaborations with Valley Transit Authority (VTA), LA Metro, AC Transit, King County Metro, and SEPTA.
Our Mission
Our mission is to foster collaboration, education and inclusivity through developing ever-evolving teams of experts who are committed to growing with and supporting our industry partners.
Our Vision
Our vision is to support inclusivity at all levels, improve the quality of life in our local communities, support educational and job development and job growth within underserved population.
As subject matter experts within the realms of construction labor and public transportation, we are ready, willing, and able to assist agencies and their communities in delivering world class facilities and transportation services
Our Values
At AFD Construction, we envision a future where businesses thrive through effective management strategies. Our commitment to excellence drives us to provide tailored solutions that foster growth and innovation.
As a minority-owned business, our values not only inform how we work but how we live. AFD Construction values:
Collaboration
Integrity
Community
Continuous and Sustainable Growth
Personal and Professional Development
We collaborate closely with internal staff and external partners to establish effective
frameworks and procedures for contract management and compliance. Our approach
emphasizes implementing inclusivity standards, linking subcontractors to meaningful
opportunities, and providing tailored support to ensure their long-term success. This
includes areas such as labor compliance, subcontractor utilization, and maximizing the
positive impact of inclusive workforce and business practices.
As part of our engagement with the client, we assist in monitoring and enforcing the
implementation of the CIP Strategic Execution Plan. Our scope includes oversight of
labor compliance, prompt payment provisions, and DBE/SBE participation goals. We
develop and apply customized reporting tools and process improvement applications to
support compliance monitoring and accountability across CIP projects.
In addition, we lead the creation of training and workforce development pathway
programs designed to foster equitable economic growth and provide capacity-building
resources for small and disadvantaged businesses. We review and support the
development of technical RFP and RFQ documents to ensure full alignment with
prevailing wage laws, DBE/SBE requirements, and local and federal procurement
standards.
Our team serves as a vital bridge between LAWA’s Airport Development Group and the
Strategic Sourcing Division, coordinating procurement strategies, and advising on best
practices and lessons learned. We also prepare and submit reports to LAWA’s
Executive Team and stakeholders, providing clear insights into program progress and
compliance performance, with an emphasis on accountability and continuous
improvement.
