Regional Hispanic Contractors Association

What Regional Hispanic Contractors Association does

Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA), also doing business as Regional Hispanic Construction Association, is a Texas-based nonprofit trade association founded in 1995 that assists new, small, and emerging general contractors and subcontractors with project procurement, construction safety, and sustainability. The organization serves as a membership-driven community for Hispanic contractors and self-identifies as one of the largest Hispanic contractor associations in the country. RHCA delivers value through a portfolio of services rather than a single product: NCCER Core Curriculum workforce training (offered in English and Spanish cohorts), OSHA 10- and 30-hour safety training, blueprint reading classes, QuickBooks-based financial management workshops, and a recurring Building Blocks of Business Success seminar series. Six operating committees — AEC Roundtable, Economic & Business Development, Legislative & Public Policy, Safety Council, Capital Campaign, and the Membership & Ambassador Program — plus a dedicated Women's Contractor Business Center provide ongoing governance, advocacy, and networking infrastructure.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit structure monetizing three primary streams: recurring annual membership dues from contractors and related businesses (subscription_recurring), corporate sponsorship of signature events such as the Luna Awards, Pillar Awards, Golf Classics, Clay Shoots, and Day of the Construction Worker (professional services), and fees from training and certification programs offered to both members and non-members (professional services). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth referrals, ambassador programs, industry events, and a multi-channel digital presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, TikTok, email newsletters, plus the regionalhca.org website with JotForm and Eventbrite registration). Operations span four Texas locations: headquarters and training center in Dallas (2210 W. Illinois Avenue), the Women's Contractor Business Center in Dallas (3918 N. Hampton Road), a Fort Worth regional office (1150 S. Freeway), and the Greater Houston Office & Training Center (7047 Harrisburg Blvd). Strategic sub-brands include the Luna Awards (recognizing women in A/E/C industries, hosted across six Texas metros), Pillar Awards (honoring industry excellence), and the RHCA Foundation (trainsafefoundation.org).

Name

Regional Hispanic Contractors Association

Legal name

Regional Hispanic Construction Association

Website

https://regionalhca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Texas-based nonprofit trade association founded in 1995 that supports Hispanic general contractors and subcontractors through NCCER and OSHA training, business development workshops, advocacy committees, and industry recognition events across Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Construction workforce training
• OSHA safety certification
• Hispanic contractor association
• Construction trade association
• NCCER certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: RHCA generates revenue through annual membership dues from contractors and related businesses in the construction industry.
2. Event Sponsorships: The association receives sponsorship revenue from corporate sponsors for events such as the Luna Awards, luncheons, and other industry gatherings.
3. Training and Certification Programs: Revenue from NCCER construction workforce training, OSHA safety training, and other certification programs offered to members and non-members.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) is a Texas-based nonprofit trade association that delivers construction workforce training, professional certification programs (NCCER and OSHA), and business development services to Hispanic contractors and subcontractors. The association also operates industry committees, advocacy initiatives, networking events, and recognition programs such as the LUNA Awards and Pillar Awards across offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston.

Product overview

The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) is a nonprofit trade association serving as one of the largest Hispanic contractor associations in the country. Rather than offering a single software product, RHCA provides a portfolio of workforce development programs, professional training services, and industry recognition events designed to assist new, small, and emerging general contractors and subcontractors with project procurement, construction safety, and sustainability. The core offerings include NCCER Construction Workforce Training and Workforce Training Programs (Cohortes) for Spanish speakers, complemented by OSHA Safety Training and Blueprint Reading Classes. Business development is supported through QuickBooks for Business Success workshops and the Building Blocks of Business Success monthly seminar series. The association hosts signature events including the LUNA Awards (recognizing women in construction) and Pillar Awards (honoring industry excellence). Committee-based programs like the AEC Roundtable, Safety Council, Economic & Business Development Committee, and Membership & Ambassador Program provide ongoing professional development and networking opportunities across Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Luna Awards: Awards program recognizing women, professionals, and business owners impacting architecture, engineering, and construction industries across Texas
• RHCA Foundation
• RHCA Women's Contractor Business Center

Products and services

• NCCER Construction Workforce Training Certification program delivering the NCCER CORE Curriculum (National Center for Construction Education and Research), providing nationally recognized credentials for construction fundamentals, available in English and Spanish cohorts.
• OSHA Safety Training OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour construction safety training programs available in English and Spanish, covering essential workplace safety standards and practices.
• Blueprint Reading Class Training program teaching construction professionals how to read and interpret architectural and engineering blueprints and technical drawings.
• Cash Flow Like a Pro: QuickBooks for Business Success Comprehensive financial management workshop teaching QuickBooks Online setup, chart of accounts customization, accounts receivable/payable tracking, bank reconciliation, and monthly report creation including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flow.
• Building Blocks of Business Success Monthly workshop series for small business owners providing essential tools and strategies for business growth and market success, conducted in both English and Spanish.
• LUNA Awards Regional awards program recognizing women, professionals, and business owners making significant impacts in architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industries, hosted statewide across multiple Texas cities.
• Pillar Awards Annual awards honoring excellence, leadership, and lasting impact in the Texas construction industry, recognizing individuals, firms, and project teams whose work strengthens the industry through innovation, collaboration, advocacy, and economic growth.
• RHCA Membership & Ambassador Program Ambassador-driven program helping retain and recruit members, execute outreach strategies, and implement the RHCA membership strategic plan.
• WBC Southwest Multi-Industry Summit Annual event bringing small businesses face-to-face with opportunity through connections with leaders, experts, and decision-makers across construction, manufacturing, healthcare, marketing, and technology industries.
• RHCA Foundation Foundation arm of the association providing additional support services and resources for the construction community.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major.

• PermitUsNowmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 November 2025PermitUsNow, a Texas-based building permit expediting and consulting firm, is serving as a statewide sponsor for the 2025 RHCA Luna Awards. The partnership recognizes women, professionals, and business owners impacting architecture, engineering, and construction industries across Texas, with PermitUsNow reaffirming its commitment to supporting women leaders in construction.
• PermitUsNowmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 October 2025PermitUsNow sponsored the 2025 RHCA Luna Awards Houston Luncheon at the J.W. Marriott Galleria Hotel. The firm hosted clients including AtkinsRealis and Hensel Phelps at its sponsored table, reinforcing its commitment to community building and industry collaboration.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: USHCC is the national umbrella for Hispanic business chambers with affiliates across Texas. It serves Hispanic-owned businesses broadly including construction contractors — overlapping RHCA's core demographic and member-services mandate.
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC): NAWIC focuses on women in the A/E/C industry with chapter-based events and awards — directly analogous to RHCA's Luna Awards program. Both organizations run community-driven recognition and networking for under-represented groups in Texas construction.
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC): NMSDC certifies MBEs and connects them with corporate members — directly overlapping RHCA's DBE/MBE navigation value proposition. Corporate members seeking diverse suppliers frequently engage with both organizations.
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of DFW: The DFW Hispanic Chamber serves Hispanic-owned businesses (including contractors) in the same primary geography as RHCA's headquarters. It competes for member mindshare among Hispanic SMBs and offers overlapping networking, advocacy, and training-adjacent programming.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): NAHB is the dominant home builders trade association nationally with a Remodelers division. Its Texas affiliate structure overlaps RHCA on residential general contractors and subcontractors, though NAHB's reach extends far beyond Hispanic-focused programming.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): AGC represents general and specialty contractors nationally with active Texas chapters. It serves as a primary competing trade association for DBE/MBE-certified Hispanic contractors seeking prime networking and advocacy.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): ABC is the largest US construction trade association representing merit-shop contractors and subcontractors across all trades. RHCA competes for the same Texas contractor base with substantially broader training, certification, and lobbying resources.

Regional players

• Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Houston's regional Hispanic chamber, operating where RHCA also runs a training center and Houston Networker events. Closest direct geographic overlap among Hispanic business community organizations.
• Texas Association of Builders: The Texas state-level home builders association with affiliate local chapters (Dallas Builders Association, Greater Houston Builders Association). Closest comparable regional peer operating in the same Texas geographies and contractor segments.

Others

• National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER): NCCER develops and accredits the construction workforce training curriculum that RHCA delivers. As the upstream curriculum owner and certifying body, it is an infrastructure / enabling partner rather than a direct competitor, but its other accredited training sponsors are effectively peers in the same training ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DFWRHCA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClzBxlEad1ZZoUp-BE0EwmQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/DFWRHCA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regional-hispanic-contractors-association-rhca/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/regionalhca
• TikToktiktok.com/@regionalhca

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