Where TWBB comes from.
TWBB grew out of a simple observation: construction professionals in BIPOC communities face the same operational challenges over and over. High overhead, fragmented compliance, and limited access to the administrative infrastructure that larger firms take for granted. Too often the only options are expensive services designed for someone else, or going it alone.
Small and mid-size firms carry a disproportionate share of that burden, and the cost of compliance alone can decide whether a company bids on a project or sits it out. Estimating takes time that could be spent on revenue-generating work, and administrative overhead eats into already tight margins. These are not character flaws, they are structural problems, and structural problems need structural solutions.
So the model is straightforward. Members pool resources to access shared back-office administration, compliance support, estimating help, contract management, workforce coordination, and procurement power. The cooperative is owned and governed by its members, decisions are made collectively, and value flows back to the people doing the work.
TWBB is in its founding phase right now, establishing governance and building its membership base ahead of launching shared services. The cooperative is actively welcoming construction professionals, service partners, and strategic allies who share the same commitment to structure, accountability, and community impact.