Our association

More opportunity.
Built together.

We connect Black-owned construction businesses to the relationships, knowledge and advocacy they need to grow.

Find your place at RBCARooted in Texas. Connected across the industry.
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Contractors. Owners. Partners.A stronger industry
starts with connection.
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Why RBCA exists

Talent deserves
access to opportunity.

A capable business needs more than a good reputation. It needs access to the people, information and opportunities that help it move forward.

The Regional Black Contractors Association advocates for the development and growth of African-American-owned businesses. We bring contractors, designers, engineers, developers and professional service firms into a shared network.

Our work connects the interests of individual companies with something larger: a construction industry where more businesses can participate, more people can build careers and more communities can benefit.

What that means for you

Practical support.
Personal connections.

From your first introduction to your next stage of growth, there are several ways to put the RBCA network to work.

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Annual Chairman’s Luncheon · December 2023
01

A voice for your business

RBCA brings contractor priorities into conversations about participation, policy and investment. The goal is practical: a fair chance for capable firms to compete.

Talk about industry priorities
02

Relationships that matter

Meet public owners, agencies, primes and other construction businesses through briefings, workshops and industry gatherings.

Find your next connection
03

Room to grow

Build your market knowledge, strengthen your business readiness and learn from people working through the same challenges.

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04

A clearer view of the work

Understand major capital programs, learn what owners are planning and prepare your capabilities for the right procurement conversations.

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Annual Chairman’s Luncheon · December 2023
Built through years of showing up.

Our roots

A lasting purpose.
A growing reach.

RBCA carries forward a legacy of business advocacy and relationship building, adapting as the Texas construction market grows.

  1. 2002

    The foundation

    The Black Contractors Association establishes a regional platform for shared progress and business development.

  2. 2014

    The mission moves forward

    Construction and business leaders continue the work as the Regional Black Contractors Association.

  3. Today

    A connected Texas network

    Members and partners connect across Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston around contractor growth and community opportunity.

One connected purpose

Businesses grow.
People move forward.

RBCA and RBCA CDC carry related missions through distinct organizations. Here is where each fits.

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Regional Black Contractors Association

Stronger construction businesses.

Membership, advocacy, industry relationships, business development and opportunity intelligence.

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RBCA Community Development Corporation

Skills. Careers. Community.

Workforce training, credentials, employer connections and support that helps people take their next step.

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Meet the people behind the work

Leadership with purpose.

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