The Beck School of Construction
Building capacity and creating partnerships since 2017
The Beck School of Construction is a free training program designed to help certified minority-owned, women-owned and small business enterprises (MWBE/SBE) build capacity, strengthen their operations and pursue new opportunities in the architecture, engineering and construction industry.
Since 2017, Beck has connected participants with our professionals, industry experts and community partners to share practical knowledge about running and growing a successful construction business. The program is part of Beck’s broader commitment to supplier diversity and inclusive procurement, helping expand access to opportunity while strengthening the network of trade partners in the communities where we live and work.
Beck offers the School of Construction in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas and Fort Worth through partnerships tailored to the needs of each local construction community.
What Participants Learn
Select participants attend in-person classes led by Beck professionals, industry partners and subject-matter experts. The curriculum provides practical insight into what it takes to build a successful construction business and work effectively with large general contractors.
Topics include:
- Working with large general contractors
- Estimating and proposals
- Preconstruction and scheduling
- Project management
- Safety
- Accounting and financial management
- Business development
- Accessing essential industry information and resources
- Identifying and addressing barriers to business growth
Program Locations
Our programs are free and hosted in person at the following locations.
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
Partnerships
We’re lucky to have special partnerships with the following entities and organizations.
City of Fort Worth | Dallas County | ProCore | OSHA
Who Should Apply?
The Beck School of Construction is designed for certified minority-owned, women-owned and small business enterprises seeking to strengthen their operations and grow within the construction industry.
Ideal applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Hold a recognized MWBE or SBE certification
- Operate in or serve one of Beck’s participating markets
- Generate $50,000 to $100,000 in annual revenue
- Demonstrate a commitment to growing their business
