The Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA) is one of several voluntary programs that are collectively referred to as “The Birmingham Plan”, a plan established in 1990 and designed to overcome the critical under-utilization of Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (MBE/DBE) in the City of Birmingham’s economic growth.

• Promote community awareness and a sense of responsibility for including MBE/DBE contractors in the economic mainstream.
• Promote a thriving and diversified construction marketplace for both business and employment in the Greater Birmingham Metropolitan area.
• Promote the recognition of the BCIA by construction users as a resource center for community responsible construction businesses, both mainstream and MBE/DBE.
• Promote proactive and innovative efforts to meet the goals and objectives of the Birmingham Plan.
• Promote the construction industry as a viable career option for minority students as well as by providing assistance through scholarship and expanded employment opportunities.
• Certify and monitor the development of bona fide firms which are owned and controlled in both form and substance by qualified minority and disadvantaged persons.