The Construction Resource Center (CRC) was established in 2014 with initial seed funding from eQuip Richmond, an economic revitalization initiative funded by Chevron. The goal was to provide an online and onsite educational platform that was available to assist contractors, tradespersons and future construction professionals with solutions to challenges and existing processes that typically result in a loss of revenue, business, and/or career. With over 50 years of combined construction and business development experience, CRC leadership along with their community partners such as Alten Construction, Ghilotti Bros, Inc.,Turner Construction, Overaa Construction, Yerba Buena Engineering, offer trade tools that reduce project errors and mitigate risk; resulting in a higher earning potential.
About
Our Mission
The aim of the Construction Resource Center (CRC) is to Educate and inspire local construction entrepreneurs, tradespersons, and future construction professionals through our training platform. All CRC members learn how public and private sector projects work, namely, the bidding and administrative processes, so you are always properly prepared for each project and poised to network and market your business for greater lead generation and contract acquisition. Our goal is to assist you in creating a business legacy for future generations by empowering you with up-to-date trade knowledge, the application of modern technology, and the tools for financial freedom.
Our Philosophy
The Construction Resource Center believes a strategic approach to business and career development results in a purpose-driven team and financial stability. Equally important is on-going education that reflects the latest industry trends so business owners and trade professionals are positioning themselves to compete on multiple levels. The Construction Resource Center recognizes this is a challenge for many. Hence, our desire is to continue providing accessible resources to assist in these efforts.
Community Outreach and Inclusion
Effective outreach and community engagement are critical for any project to reflect the inclusion of our diverse communities. Therefore, the Construction Resource Center provides a unique approach to recruiting and retaining small local and/or disadvantage businesses.
Our experience allows us to understand the barriers associated with small local contractors and provide strategies that incorporate community partnerships and on-going technical support. Local and diverse participation is a systematic approach to project management rather than a mere program. As such community engagement must take into consideration the top five challenges that need to be addressed in order to retain small local contractors as they grow their capacity.
The Top 5 Challenges Are:
- Lack of Adequate Office Space
- Qualified Staff
- Understanding Contractual Documents
- Internal Standard Operating Procedures
- Financial Management
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In the News
The Construction Resource Center (CRC) has garnered recognition for its vital role in supporting contractors and future industry professionals. See how CRC’s work is making a difference with insights from Senator’s Nancy Skinner’s Letter of Support and an in-depth article covering CRC’s impact on the construction community.
