WBENC Construction Center of Excellence

The Construction industry sector within the WBENC network includes over 4,000 businesses that generate more than $70 billion in total revenue, and supports nearly 200,000 full and part-time jobs in the U.S. (WBENClink.org).

The WBENC Construction Center of Excellence equips construction firms with industry insight, capacity‑building resources, access to partners and opportunity pathways.

Through strategic collaboration and practical support, the CCOE fosters shared understanding around performance expectations, expands professional networks, and supports greater participation across the built environment and corporate supply chains.

Aligned with National Priorities:

The CCOE supports the SBA’s Made in America Initiative by advancing the growth and resilience of American-based construction businesses.

Upcoming Opportunities:

Join the Construction Center of Excellence at the WBENC National Conference!

The Construction Center of Excellence at the Upcoming WBENC National Conference

Get involved with the WBENC Construction Center of Excellence at the WBENC National Conference, coming to Salt Lake City, Utah, June 15-18, 2026! The CCOE will be activating in a number of ways, including:

Construction Experiences on the Expo Floor
Construction Industry Labs
Construction Collaboration Hour
Build connections with Partner Organizations

Registration is NOW OPEN for the WBENC National Conference!

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Explore Key Focus Areas

Engagement & Industry Insight

Bringing industry partners and construction firms together to:

Gain insight into the perspectives of construction firms across all stages, from emerging to large enterprises
Identify barriers to supply chain participation and opportunities to expand access
Explore shifts in construction technologies, delivery models, and development and infrastructure priorities

Capability & Readiness Development

Industry specific resources that support construction business owners in strengthening core capabilities including:

Targeted education and tools to strengthen financial management, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency
Access to construction specific guidance on compliance, safety, workforce development, and procurement readiness
Scalable resources that support leadership development, technology adoption, and business growth across the construction lifecycle

Corporate Supply Chain Alignment

Leveraging insights from leading corporations:

Construction‑specific resources designed to prepare suppliers for corporate procurement standards
Guidance and tools that help construction business owners align operations with corporate expectations for safety, quality control, risk management, and project delivery
Capability‑building support focused on scaling workforce, technology, and processes to meet the demands of large‑scale, corporate, and infrastructure projects

Leadership & Network

CCOE Leadership Committee

Corporate leaders, industry experts, and experienced construction business owners guiding strategy and impact.

Corporate Members

Provide industry insights, share best practices, identify opportunity pathways, and shape the future of construction supply chains.

Construction Business Owners

Inform priorities, surface real-world challenges, participate in capability building, and build meaningful partnerships that strengthen the construction ecosystem.

Recent Construction Programming

WBENC Supplier Readiness Accelerator | Building the Construction Supply Chain

The WBENC Supplier Readiness Accelerator | Building the Construction Supply Chain is a cohort-style program focused on supporting supplier readiness and education in the Construction industry.

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Construction Experience at the WBENC National Conference

In 2025, the WBENC Construction Center of Excellence, along with the Manufacturing and LIFT Financial Centers of Excellence unveiled Expo Floor Experiences for WBENC National Conference attendees!

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