The Beck Group

Each summer, our interns push the boundaries of design through the Beck Summer Design Challenge. This year’s theme, 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺, asked teams to imagine small but powerful design moves with the potential to transform entire communities. Winning concepts included: 🦋 Monarch Village: modular housing interwoven with a monarch butterfly habitat and park. 🚒 Big Red 4 Fire Station: civic infrastructure reimagined as a welcoming community landmark. ✨ Honorable Mention: The Cultural Link, turning a pedestrian bridge into a place of wellness and storytelling. These projects remind us that 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. It shapes not only buildings but also the lives lived around them. Learn more about the challenge here: https://loom.ly/xCC_f1o #Architecture #Design #UrbanDesign #EmergentUrbanism

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿. The Beck Group, in partnership with EJ Smith Construction and Crossland Construction Company, Inc., is building Harold Simmons Park – West Overlook for the Trinity Park Conservancy. Dallas’s living room on the river will feature: - An events lodge - Custom play towers - Volleyball courts - A skate park and dog play area - Plus, a landscaped bridge for easy access A 1,000-foot-long former steel fabrication plant will become one of the city’s most unique shaded gathering spaces. With thousands of new trees and plants, and a state-of-the-art event lawn, West Overlook will be a place for concerts, play, and community celebrations for decades to come. What’s the first thing you’d do at Harold Simmons Park when it opens? #PublicSpaces #CityParks #CommunityImpact

The Melody has been recognized with an Honorable Mention in the General Excellence category of Fast Company’s 2025 Innovation by Design Awards! 🏆 Delivered in just 16 weeks as Atlanta’s first Rapid Housing Initiative project, this pioneering community transformed 20 repurposed containers into 40 supportive studio apartments—providing permanent housing for Atlantans who have experienced chronic homelessness. Thanks to the dedication of our team and the collaboration of incredible partners, the project came to life with urgency, innovation, and compassion. With thoughtful design, shared spaces, and on-site support services, it’s more than housing; it’s a place for stability, dignity, and connection. 💙 🔗 See the full list of honorees>> https://loom.ly/dvKvleQ #FCDesignAwards #DesignBuild #CommunityImpact #Atlanta

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀. 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲. Carpenter Park connects Deep Ellum and East Dallas with sports courts, public art, and shaded gathering spots. Harwood Park links Downtown to the Farmers Market District and Deep Ellum. It offers pickleball courts, dog parks, whimsical playgrounds, and a sustainable rain garden. Both invite movement, creativity, and connection. Both blend recreation, culture, and nature into the city’s daily rhythm. Which would you choose for a Saturday afternoon: courts and art, or gardens and playgrounds? #PublicSpaces #CityParks #CommunityImpact

Our team put their design skills to work for a great cause at this year’s CANstruction Dallas! 🎉 Hosted at NorthPark Center, the annual design-build competition benefits the North Texas Food Bank and challenges AEC teams to create giant structures entirely from canned goods. This year, we built “CAN of Worms” — a Dune-inspired creation featuring the legendary sandworms of Arrakis. The structure was recognized as “The Best Meal." Huge thanks to our sponsors and team for making this possible! 👏 #CANstructionDallas #EndHunger #NorthTexasFoodBank #DesignBuild

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻. Pacific Plaza transformed a surface parking lot into a vibrant downtown park. At its heart is the “Thread,” a 650-foot limestone seat wall that connects play areas, shaded canopies, and open lawns. It’s now a daily stop for office workers enjoying lunch outdoors. And kids climbing custom play structures or friends meeting for a weekend picnic. What’s more, it's a reminder that with vision, even the most ordinary spaces can become extraordinary places. What’s your favorite example of a space transformed for public life? #PublicSpaces #CityParks #CommunityImpact

We’re proud to share that two of our own have been recognized as Leader of the Year Honorees at Bisnow’s 2025 Women Leading Real Estate Awards. 🏆 Kristin Blackmar – Leader of the Year Honoree, Bisnow Dallas-Fort Worth As a Project Executive, Kristin is currently leading The University of Texas at Dallas Athenaeum Phase II after the successful completion of Phase I last year. 🏆 Jacqueline Fisher Dudley, AIA – Leader of the Year Honoree, Bisnow Austin As our Architecture Practice Leader in Austin, Jacqueline continues to shape the future of design while inspiring and mentoring those around her. These honors highlight the incredible impact Kristin and Jacqueline have made across our projects, people, and communities. Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved recognition! #WomenLeadingRealEstate #WomenInLeadership #DesignBuild

Football season is here! 🏈 From the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium to Duke University’s Wallace Wade Stadium, and even local projects like Dallas Independent School District's Thomas Jefferson High School, Beck is proud to design and build the venues where athletes compete, fans gather, and communities come together. Our football facilities are more than buildings—they’re destinations that honor tradition, elevate performance, and enhance the game-day experience. Here’s to another season of unforgettable moments on and off the field! #FootballSeason #SportsFacilities #StadiumDesign #DesignBuild

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗲. 𝗔 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. 𝗔 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. In Dallas’s West End Historic District, West End Square blends the neighborhood’s past with what’s next. Under a U-shaped steel canopy, people check email, charge devices, or meet a friend surrounded by prairie gardens and open lawns. Smart city technology quietly supports the space, making it adaptable for community events or everyday use. It’s proof that art, technology, nature, and public life can come together — even in the smallest footprint. If you could add one technology feature to your local park, what would it be? #PublicSpaces #CityParks #CommunityImpact

The Summer 2025 Cost Report is here! In a market shaped by tariffs, interest rate uncertainty, and shifting demand, our latest report delivers the clarity decision-makers need to plan with confidence. 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 🔍 • 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀: The impact of tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper paired with high borrowing costs. • 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀: Backlogs remain strong at 8.8 months, with data centers driving demand. • 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: The South leads project activity, fueled by population growth and a pro-business climate. • 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Student well-being and adaptability remain top of mind in higher education housing. • 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: The University of Texas at Dallas Athenaeum Phase 1 and Texas Christian University East Campus Housing & Dining. Don’t miss out on this essential resource—read the full report 👇 #ConstructionTrends #CostReport #IndustryInsights