BLACK CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF SAN DIEGO INC

What BLACK CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF SAN DIEGO INC does

The Black Contractors Association of San Diego, Inc. (BCA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit construction industry association founded in 1982 and headquartered at 6125 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, California, operating as an affiliate chapter of the National Black Contractors Association (NBCA), which maintains 17 affiliate chapters across five states and over 3,000 members. Its mission is to create economic opportunities for African Americans and other members in the construction industry, addressing historical underrepresentation through workforce training, small business development, and advocacy for prime-contractor access. BCA operates a portfolio of programs including the Inner-City Community Unilateral Apprenticeship Program (the Nation's First African American Federal and State Certified Apprenticeship Program), YouthBuild for ages 16-24, the Inner-City Community Labor Pool, the Booker T. Washington Contractors Entrepreneurial Training Institute, monthly Chat n' Chew business mixers, and low-income affordable housing development.

BCA's core products are programs and certifications rather than technology: a state and federally certified apprenticeship training center housed in a 10,000 square foot facility, the YouthBuild curriculum licensed from YouthBuild USA, NBCA membership with access to health insurance trusts and group purchasing, and event-driven networking (Gala, Golf Tournament, Chat n' Chew mixers). There is no proprietary software platform; delivery is in-person at the San Diego headquarters and through community events. The business model is subscription-style membership dues (annual billing for licensed contractors meeting Code of Ethics and one-year business tenure requirements,) supplemented by tax-deductible donations from individual supporters and corporate partners including Hensel Phelps, Balfour Beatty, and SWN. BCA does not directly capture contract revenue; instead, it facilitates member access to large public and private construction projects such as the $60 million Southeastern Live Well Center, where San Diego County mandated a 10% local contracting target and BCA member firms like Montgomery Services and Cats Excavation and Grading secured work, with the latter capturing $6 million and hiring BCA-trained carpenter apprentices.

Name

BLACK CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF SAN DIEGO INC

Legal name

Black Contractors Association of San Diego, Inc.

Website

https://bcasd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Black Contractors Association of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) non-profit construction industry association founded in 1982 that serves over 3,000 African American contractors and inner-city youth through apprenticeship training, YouthBuild programs, small business development mixers, and a federally certified labor pool.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Industry Association / Trade Association

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Contractor Onboarding, Vetting & Credentialing (BPACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & General Labor Staffing (BPACAEAA), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Construction trade association
• Apprenticeship training programs
• Youth workforce development
• Small business development
• Minority contractor advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The organization operates as a membership-based non-profit. General contractors, sub-contractors, and industry professionals pay membership dues to join NBCA. Members gain access to networking opportunities, prime contracting positions, health insurance trust benefits, group purchasing power, and recognition in membership directory and Cornerstone Magazine.
2. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible contributions are accepted to support programs, purchase tools, furniture, books, and other organizational needs to set-up and sustain programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Black Contractors Association of San Diego is a non-profit construction industry association providing federally certified apprenticeship training, youth workforce development (YouthBuild), and small business development services for African American contractors and inner-city youth. The organization operates a 10,000 square foot Apprenticeship Training Center and an Inner-City Community Labor Pool to connect members with prime contractors, public agencies, and major construction projects.

Product overview

Black Contractors Association of San Diego (BCA) is a non-profit construction industry association offering a portfolio of workforce development, business development, and community programs. The core offerings include the State and Federally Certified Inner-City Community Unilateral Apprenticeship Program (the Nation's First African American Open-Shop Program), the Youth Build Program for young adults ages 16-24, and NBCA Membership providing networking, contracting opportunities, and benefits. Supporting services include Small Business Development through monthly Chat n' Chew mixers, the Inner-City Community Labor Pool for workforce placement, Low-Income Affordable Housing development, and the Booker T. Washington Contractors Entrepreneurial Training Institute. The organization operates from a 10,000 square foot Apprenticeship Training Center headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inner-City Community Unilateral Apprenticeship Program State and federally approved apprenticeship program recognized as the Nation's First African American Open-Shop Program, providing skilled labor training and job placement for apprentices in the construction industry.
• YouthBuild Program

Quantifiable outcome

• $60 million in contract opportunities facilitated through partnerships with major contractors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PCL ConstructioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 September 2021PCL Construction is a major general contractor working on the $60 million Southeastern Live Well Center project. They have partnered with BCA to help find local community skilled workers, trained apprentices, general laborers for labor unions, and sub-contractors for state and federal approved apprenticeships. PCL sponsored BCA's monthly Chat n' Chew event and committed to holding direct meetings with BCA members.
• BLK IPOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBLK IPO is a local Black contractor that PCL Construction is working with to target Southeastern San Diego's sub-contractors for the 10% contracting requirement on the Southeastern Live Well Center project.
• National Black Contractors Association (NBCA)coreOthersThe San Diego chapter is an affiliate of the National Black Contractors Association, which is based in Southern California with 17 Affiliate Chapters in five States. NBCA houses the Inner-City Community Unilateral Apprenticeship Committee Program, which is the 'Nation's First' African American Federal and State Certified Apprenticeship Program.
• San Diego CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Diego County, under the leadership of Mr. Jack Pellegrino Director of Purchasing and Contractors, has mandated that the general contractor PCL include a requirement for 10% contracting to go to local Southeastern zip codes for the Southeastern Live Well Center project.
• Hensel PhelpsminorOthersHensel Phelps is a major construction company shown as a supporter of BCA in the donations page supporter list.
• Balfour BeattyminorOthersBalfour Beatty is a major construction company shown as a supporter of BCA in the donations page supporter list.
• SWNminorOthersSWN is shown as a supporter of BCA in the donations page supporter list.
• Roel ConstructionminorOthersVictor Ross, BCA President, has worked with Roel Construction on numerous construction projects including Petco Park Stadium, San Diego Convention Center expansion, and other major projects.
• Clark ConstructionminorOthersVictor Ross, BCA President, has worked with Clark Construction on numerous construction projects.
• Turner ConstructionminorOthersVictor Ross, BCA President, has worked with Turner Construction on numerous construction projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: Large national civil rights and economic empowerment organization with workforce development, entrepreneurship, and housing programs. Comparable to BCA in mission focus on African American economic advancement including in construction trades.
• Associated General Contractors of America: Largest and oldest trade association for the construction industry in the U.S., representing general contractors, specialty contractors, and service providers. Comparable to BCA as a construction industry membership association, though AGC serves all contractors rather than a minority-focused niche.
• National Minority Supplier Development Council: Larger, established minority business development organization that certifies minority-owned businesses including construction firms. Comparable to BCA as a minority contractor advocate and connector to corporate and public-sector opportunities, though operating nationally and across industries.

Emerging players

• National Association of Women in Construction: National association focused on supporting women in the construction industry through networking, education, and career development. Comparable to BCA as a demographic-focused construction industry association offering membership, events, and workforce development.
• Hispanic Association of Contractors and Enterprises: Community-based organization supporting Hispanic contractors and small businesses with workforce development, capacity building, and contract opportunities. Comparable to BCA in serving an underserved contractor demographic with similar programs.

Direct peers

• National Association of Minority Contractors: National nonprofit trade association representing minority contractors in the U.S. construction industry. Closely comparable to BCA in mission of expanding minority participation in construction, providing networking and contract opportunities, and advocating for set-aside contracting.
• YouthBuild USA: National nonprofit that runs YouthBuild programs providing job training, education, and leadership development for low-income youth ages 16-24 through construction of affordable housing. BCA's YouthBuild program is a direct local affiliate model of this organization.

Others

• Helmets to Hardhats: National nonprofit that connects transitioning military members with careers in the construction trades through apprenticeship programs. Comparable to BCA as a construction apprenticeship and labor pipeline organization.

Regional players

• Urban League of San Diego County: Local affiliate of the National Urban League focused on economic empowerment, workforce development, and education for African Americans and underserved communities in San Diego. Comparable to BCA in serving similar demographics with workforce and small business programs.
• San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce: Local San Diego chamber advocating for African American small business owners, including contractors. Comparable to BCA as a regional minority business advocacy and development organization in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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