We create teams across all departments and areas of expertise to work on a common goal – your project
Rooted in the Southeast, we serve clients across the U.S. and Mexico — spanning markets from Seattle to Michigan, Florida to Guadalajara.
We’ve evolved from a small contracting company in Houston, Texas, to an internationally acclaimed design, architecture, and construction powerhouse
Founded in 1912, The Beck Group is a collaborative team of designers and builders offering planning, architecture, interior design, construction, and sustainability consulting services.
From the first meeting, you will notice Beck’s unique approach to architecture and construction. We create teams across all departments and areas of expertise to work on a common goal— your project. We believe working together results in a better process and outcome.
We build long-term relationships with our clients and bring quality, value and integrity to each project we touch.
At Beck, we redefine the traditional design-build model. Our fully integrated approach brings designers, preconstruction experts, and builders together from day one, ensuring seamless collaboration and real-time insights at every phase of the project.
By working as one cohesive team, we ensure our designs are visionary and supported by accurate cost, coordination, and constructability. With everyone aligned on project goals, we deliver designs backed by budgets, schedules, market trends, and historical data—empowering clients to make informed decisions.
This early collaboration leads to smarter, more cost-effective designs and a smoother, faster path to completion—free from the disconnects that often plague traditional processes.
At Beck, we don’t just build; we create with precision, innovation, and a shared vision for success.
• COST & SCHEDULE CERTAINTY
• RISK MANAGEMENT
• QUALITY CONTROL
RIVERSOUTH, AUSTIN, TEXAS
Winning awards doesn’t drive us – serving our clients well does. We understand the importance of providing the best services for our clients, who recognize our strong reputation in construction and design.
Preconstruction is more than cost-estimating to its early engagement for a cost-certain future.
Thanks to evolution in the industry over the last 20 years, owners can engage preconstruction teams much earlier in the design process. We are passionate about offering enhanced preconstruction services because we know the 10x return on investment that additional planning provides during project construction.
Beck preconstruction and construction team members engage in the process to assist the team in establishing an accurate overall project budget and advise on constructibility issues to eliminate impacts to cost and schedule. This allows a greater degree of accurate cost information earlier in the process and affords the opportunity for the team to explore more options and achieve a higher level of design within the established budget.
With innovative technology at the core, we value the foundations of time tested estimating practices, but seek continuous improvement by embracing new technology and more collaborative processes.
Our proprietary Business Intelligence Platform provides a host of preconstruction analytics and insights including historical project cost data and a variety of others to help our teams make informed, data-based decisions.
We leverage leading—edge tools like DESTINI Estimator and AI-supported applications into our daily production environment.
With Integrated Estimating, we have continued building on our legacy as multi-disciplinary, technically savvy pioneers with the next generation in model-based estimating and parametric-based cost estimating workflows.
Our Preconstruction Team is comprised of cross-trained and multidisciplinary professionals including, Construction project managers, architecture professionals, VDC experts, MEP specialists, licensed/ professional engineers, master electrician and data analysts. Together, we can bring this level of expertise and cross-training to bear and to benefit your project.
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Extensive historical project data captured in our multifactored, proprietary business intelligence platform establishes smart, predictive baseline values to inform, faster, analytic-based project decisions.
Combining detailed historical unit-cost data with project specific, program-based characteristics, Blue Profile creates a “card-board style”, digital model of the project and cost profile, establishing Uniformat category-based building system targets to facilitate major design decisions before the project proceeds into more expensive design stages.
Using detailed architectural project models as a single source of truth (SSOT), line item level cost detail and real-time market feedback, this is a hyper-accurate 3D cost model built using the industry’s next generation model-based collaboration workflow, the Integrated Estimating framework.
Real-time visibility into critical data and important project metrics such as the cost estimate, program values, variances, and schedule are served up in accessible dashboards and reports for team alignment and decision-making.
Our custom business intelligence platform captures years of experience, estimated and final construction cost values, and over 100 unique project characteristics or factors enabling us to categorize, classify, and refine historical project data. This historical cost platform leverages this data to support analysis-based design and other project decisions, optimizing the project performance to meet financial-based, performance-related, and other goals established by the team.
Project Meta Data
Project & Design Context
Historical Cost Platform
Regional Cost Index
Project Cost Data
Inflation/ Escalation Index
At any given time during the design of a project, various external factors influence and cause building costs to vary wildly. Tracking these trends and looking for economic headwinds buried in the headlines is critical to pro-actively managing costs.
ESCALATION: Volatility of Material Prices Inflationary impact: WAGES & BENEFITS
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By tracking a variety of economic indicators and inputs, from various market indices, to labor issues and including highly localized trade partner surveys, we are able to deliver relevant and timely construction cost trend information ensuring clients make informed budgetary decisions with confidence.
Predicting these changes and pressures on the global supply chain level and also the local market and economy is imperative to forecasting project costs months and even years in advance.
With every issue of our biannual report, we aim to provide you with the most current market pricing, insights, and trends across the regions and sectors we serve.
At The Beck Group, we collaborate closely with trade partners and leverage national resources to ensure you have the tools to make informed decisions in today’s dynamic environment.
Below is an example of historical benchmark information. Time and location factors affect these values monthly and therefore the one shown is only for demonstration purposes. Contact Beck today to get an up-to-date version of the below which accounts for today’s market pricing pressures and your location.
Class A Office Building $/SF Values Shown Have Been Adjusted to 2023-Q1 and the Tampa, Florida Region
Core & Shell Office; Cost Excludes structured podium parking, site, and tenant improvements
Core & Shell Office; Cost Excludes structured podium parking, site, and tenant improvements
Core & Shell Office; Cost Excludes structured podium parking, site, and tenant improvements
Core & Shell Office; Cost Excludes structured podium parking, site, and tenant improvements
Core & Shell Office; Cost Excludes structured podium parking, site, and tenant improvements; 293,605 net rentable area
Core & Shell Office; Cost Excludes structured podium parking, site, and tenant improvements
Core & Shell Office; Cost Excludes Structured Podium Parking, Site, Multifamily, Retail, Tenant Improvements
Core & Shell Office; Cost Excludes Structured Podium Parking, Site, Multifamily, Retail, Tenant Improvements
Lab Building Cost Comparisons
Values Shown Have Been Adjusted to 2023-Q1 and the Tampa, Florida Region
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA TECHNOLOGY BUILDING
Tampa, FL
New integrated six-story camps addition with 3-level bridge connector to existing building, also an integrated Beck project. Will house many IT programs, Department of Communication and Department of Film, Animation and New Media. Includes stateof-the-art labs and audio-visual equipment.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS DALLAS ENGINEERING BUILDING
Richardson, TX
Primarily focused on the Mechanical Engineering Department, this project includes classroom space, a 300 seat lecture hall, faculty offices and conference spaces.
UNIVERSITY OF
Richardson, TX
Five level, CIP structure addition. Includes interdisciplinary research space for biology, physics, chemistry, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY FORD HALL
Dallas, TX
Includes and Three level, CIP structure with crawlspace below an interdisciplinary research hub, housing computing and data science, as well as digital game design programs.
UNIVERSITY OF
Austin, TX
Nine-level (7 above, 2 below grade) CIP structure new intensive lab building. Includes large vivarium, NMR facility, MRI Facility, & Electron Microscopy Core Facility. Excludes demo of previous building.
46,100SF 341,270 SF
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ENERGY ENGINEERING BUILDING
Austin, TX
Seven-story CIP structure new building. Includes intensive wet lab with 113 fume hoods, and research, classroom, and support spaces.
184,300 SF
$1,054
$914 $917
Our historical cost database captures all project cost data produced by Beck, including estimates and as-built cost data. Just as importantly, we also capture third-party project data to ensure a robust market view and a diverse range of product types.
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER COMPARISON
With Beck Intelligence, our preconstruction team can use our multi-factor, historical cost platform to create a predictive analytics model of project costs prior to expending any design fees. This helps to establish a baseline of potential costs, using industry benchmarks and only the highest level of project metrics such as total GSF, Number of Keys, Number of Units, etc,
Key pricing metrics & influencing factors
• Quality | Fit & Finish
• Hotel Key Sizing: 955 GSF/Key (vs Historical Average of 639 GSF/Key)
• Residential Unit Sizing: 1,273 GSF/Unit (vs Historical Average of 1,262GSF/Unit)
• Parking Structure Metrics: 554 GSF/Space (vs Historical Average of 446 GSF/Space)
• Small floor plate sizes in correlation to tower height.
• Challenging site configuration
• 100% subgrade parking structure
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Blue Profile combines detailed historical unit-cost data with project specific, program-based characteristics, Blue Profile creates a “cardboard-style” digital model of the project and establishes a cost “profile”, using the Uniformat classification system to define cost targets for the major building systems. Comparing against detailed historical data in the form of a “box and whisker plot” of the same building systems we can gain valuable insights in to potential project costs at the earliest opportunity.
A10 - Foundations
A20 - Subgrade Enclosures
A40 - Slabs on Grade
A60 - Water and Gas Mitigation
A90 - Substructure Related Activities
B10 - Superstructure
B20 - Exterior Vertical Enclosures
B30 - Exterior Horizontal Enclosures
C10 - Interior Construction
C20 - Interior Finishes
D10 - Conveying
D20/D30 - Plumbing 7 HVAC
D40 - Fire Protection
D50 - Electrical
D60 - Communications
D70 - Electronic Safety and Security
Gathering all this data together in a common data warehouse reveals all kinds of intriguing insights.
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We didn’t just adopt one of the industry’s leading preconstruction software
A model-based workflow from concept to GMP
UNIQUELY INTEGRATED: MAINTAINS CHAIN OF CUSTODY BETWEEN MODEL AND COST. VISUALLY INTELLIGENT: DESIGN AND COST SHOWN SIDE-BY-SIDE FOR BETTER DECISIONS.
ACCURATE: HELPS CAPTURE DESIGN INTENT CLEARLY.
EFFICIENT: TRACKS CHANGES INSTANTLY AND REDUCES REWORK.
MODEL MATURITY OVER TIME (EXAMPLE WORKFLOW)
BENCHMARKING KEY ELEMENTS (EXAMPLE PROJECT)
SCOPE AREA
Superstructure $55/GSF
Interiors $90/GSF
Foundations
$20/GSF
Exterior Envelope $90/GSF
Integrated Estimating, describing it as a model-based preconstruction strategy that enhances collaboration between disciplines. It ensures cost accuracy, efficiency, and transparency by maintaining a direct link between model data and cost estimates. This approach improves design comprehension and streamlines tracking of design changes from feasibility to GMP.
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Intentional Model Authoring
• Achieve Higher Model Quality
• Eliminate Consistency Issues
Qualifiable & Quantifiable Data
• Ensures Model Element Identification & Classification
• Ensures Measurement & Quantification Issues
Establishes baseline level of quality and introduces a simplified, standardized model structure.
Ensures model objects can be intuitively identified and measured (quantified).
Integrated Cost
• Avoids Manual Transfer Errors
• Supports Automation
Estimating Standard
• Addresses LOD Variations in Models
• Avoids Model Completeness Issues
Automation/Augmentation Applied
• Reinforces the Need for Standardization
Establishes requirement for digital link between cost item quantity and source model geometry. Establishes distinguishing characteristic of the workflow.
Provides a basic estimating strategy and supports an “LOD flexible” approach to quantity takeoff.
Establishes requirement for automation, and thereby reinforces the need for standardization.
Learn More About the academic research behind IE Co-Authored by Beck’s National Precon Director, Brent Pilgrim, and Colorado State University Dr. Rodolfo Valdes Vasquez Associate Professor Colorado State University
Visually represents our ideal process from conception to completion of an integrated project
RiverSouth redefines Austin’s urban office experience with an innovative design, smart technology, and seamless connectivity.
AUSTIN, TEXAS
Beck led the design and construction of RiverSouth, the first project delivered as part of Austin’s transformative South Central Waterfront District. The building is positioned next to Lady Bird Lake and offers unparalleled access to the Central Business District, South Congress, and hike-and-bike trails. The 350,000-square-foot Class AA office building showcases Beck’s integrated design-build approach, combining striking aesthetics with advanced functionality. It features 20,000 square feet of ground-level retail and restaurant space, a five-level below-grade parking garage, and amenities that enhance accessibility, including an on-site bike valet, showers, and direct trail connections.
The design incorporates a sky terrace and a habitable green roof that houses a stateof-the-art fitness center within a glass box, offering sweeping views of the lake and downtown Austin. Recognized as Austin’s ‘smartest’ building, RiverSouth uses cuttingedge automation systems that provide real-time feedback to enhance tenant comfort, health, and security. Sustainability was central to Beck’s vision, earning the project a Platinum Wired Score, LEED Gold certification, and an Austin Energy Green Building 3-Star Rating.
350,000 SF, Class AA office, retail and restaurant space, five-level below-grade parking, sky terrace, a green roof with fitness center, bike valet and trail connections. LEED Gold certification, AEGB 3-Star rating Program
Services Architecture Preconstruction Construction
Interior Design Sustainability
From the initial stages of conceptualization to the final delivery, The Beck Group displayed exemplary professionalism, efficiency, and an unwavering focus on exceeding our expectations.”
— Eric Herron, Managing Director of Development & Construction, Stream Realty Partners
USGBC South Central Region, Design + Construction Winner
AGC Texas Building Branch, Outstanding Construction Award, Design Build 3 (>$30M)
AGC Austin Chapter, Construction Award - Design Build 3 (>$30M)
DBIA National, National Merit Award
WiredScore, SmartScore Platinum Certification, First in Texas
“Once we saw Beck’s initial concepts for the design of RiverSouth, we could not wait to see it come to life. The fact that both the design team and construction teams were involved in every meeting, beginning with the visioning process, through the major change and design adds, to the actual opening is a testament to how well the design-build process can and should work.”
— Eric Herron, Managing Director of Development & Construction, Stream Realty Partners
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bold new headquarters designed to fuel innovation, collaboration, and well-being for Nutrabolt’s next chapter.
AUSTIN, COLORADO
The Nutrabolt headquarters in Austin exemplifies cutting-edge design and construction, integrating advanced building techniques with innovative sustainability strategies. When Nutrabolt, a global nutrition company, decided to relocate from Bryan/College Station, they once again turned to Beck to provide architecture, preconstruction, and construction services—continuing a partnership that began with their original headquarters in 2013.
The new headquarters was designed to be more than just an office; it serves as a destination for employees, fostering innovation and collaboration. The space includes meeting rooms, casual gathering areas, and flexible spaces for presentations, ensuring an adaptable environment for creativity and growth. In keeping with Nutrabolt’s culture, the headquarters also features a state-of-the-art fitness facility that strengthens its brand and commitment to health and wellness. One of the most intricate aspects of the project was the learning center stair, a striking cast-in-place feature that required meticulous formwork to achieve both aesthetic appeal and functionality. Design Architect: Standard Architect
Program Services
73,000 SF office building; 37,800 SF of office space, 20,000 SF Fitness facility, 7,200 SF roof terrace
Architecture
Preconstruction
Construction
Sustainability
“I believe that if you create a work environment that inspires and nurtures creativity and collaboration, you get the best out of people. It’s a lifestyle campus where work is done. I wanted to provide a space with many areas of interest — a cafeteria with free food and beverage, places to work out for self-care and a place where we create an innovation ecosystem that gives back to our people.”
— Doss Cunningham, Chairman & CEO, Nutrabolt
AGC Austin Outstanding Construction Design-Build Category 3 >$30 million
AGC Texas Building Branch Outstanding Construction Design-Build Category 3 >$30 million
“With the opening of our wellnessfocused headquarters in Austin, Texas, the past year has been one of the most memorable in my career.”
— Brittany Cullison, Chief People Officer at Nutrabolt
“Since the company’s new fitness-forward campus opened earlier this year in Austin, it’s been fun to see our teammates recommit to serving their best selves in a supportive environment.”
— Emily Clark, Director of Corporate Communications & Experience at Nutrabolt
An architectural gem redefining Uptown Dallas with elegance, energy, and community connection.
DALLAS, TEXAS
McKinney & Olive, designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli and built by Beck, redefines Uptown Dallas with its sculptural form and sophisticated presence. As Pelli’s first design in Dallas, the 20-story Class A+ office and retail development has become a landmark for the city.
The tower features 10-foot ceilings, ultra-efficient floor plates, state-of-the-art security, and destination elevators, setting a new standard for workplace environments. The fifth floor boasts an outdoor landscaped garden, a fitness center, and a conference center, while the ground floor offers 50,000 square feet of retail, including luxury dining destinations like Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse.
The one-acre piazza, designed by landscape architect James Burnett, is a centerpiece of the development. This lush public space, with mature shade trees and inviting seating, enhances the community experience and supports Dallas’ vision for increased parks and public spaces.
Program
550,000 SF, 20-story tower, class A+ office space, luxury retail space, three restaurants, rooftop garden, conference center, 1,463-car garage. LEED Gold certification
Services Preconstruction
Construction
Sustainability
“The Beck Group, whose attention to detail and quality as a general contractor, has set a new standard for Dallas.”
— Joseph F. Pitchford, Managing Director, Development, Crescent Real Estate.
TEXO, Distinguished Award (over $75m)
ULI North Texas, Innovation Award Winner The ARC of Dallas, Topping Out Dallas Business Journal, Best Mixed-Use Development Deal-Urban D CEO, Best New Office Project - Commercial Real Estate Awards
Blending modern design with historic context, while offering world-class amenities and LEED Gold certification in the heart of LoDo.
DENVER, COLORADO
Prominently located in Denver’s LoDo district, 1401 Lawrence stands as a new worldclass icon for the region. The Beck Group provided design and construction services for this striking office building at the corner of 14th and Lawrence Streets. The building features public art, space for retail and restaurants, a podium parking garage, a fitness center, bike storage, and various tenant amenities.
The design extends the Central Business District while respecting the historical context to the west. Transparency and scalable elements at the pedestrian level connect the building to the street, while optimizing views for its occupants. Sustainability was a key focus, with the project earning LEED Gold certification.
458,000 SF, 22-story office tower in downtown Denver; 14 floors of Class AA office space, 7 floors of parking, ground-level retail; Integrated Design-Build. LEED Gold certification
“First Gulf was rewarded for our decision to partner with Beck with an award winning, conscientious and sustainable product that has experienced un-matched lease up and positive feedback and reviews by the entire Denver community.”
— John MacNeil, President, First Gulf Corporation
DBIA Rocky Mountain Region Award, Award of Excellence - Office Building
DBIA National, National Award of Excellence
DBIA National, National Award of Merit
NAIOP, Office Development of the Year
One Platte brings dynamic energy to Platte Street, redefining work and play though innovative design.
DENVER, COLORADO
One Platte is a 240,000-square-foot mixed-use office project with ground-level retail. It boasts a strategic location and is a short walk to key Denver attractions like Coors Field, Union Station, and Lo-Hi. Framed by I-25 to the west and the South Platte River to the east, the building uniquely embraces its environment and urban context with 360-degree architecture.
Beck designed and built One Platte to embrace the site’s conflicting relationship between automobile and pedestrian traffic. The result is a building that incorporates the public, literally and figuratively, with two distinct yet harmonious façades.
One Platte leverages innovation and brings the highest design consideration and construction execution to Platte Street. It has been honored with a DBIA National Award of Merit and the Mayor’s Design Award. It has also achieved LEED Gold Certification, WELL Gold certification, and WIRED Score Gold recognition.
394,100 SF, 5-story Class A office, 303-car garage, 12,000 SF conference/training center, fitness center, rooftop sky garden, retail, restaurants, pedestrian plaza
“Design-build makes my life far easier, and I know I can depend on their quality and attention to detail to make things right when misses occur.”
— Melissa Rummel, Nichols Partnership
DBIA Rocky Mountain Region Award, Award of Merit
City of Denver, Mayor’s Design Award
IIDA Rocky Mountain Chapter, BEST Moment Award
DBIA, National Award of Merit in the Commercial/ Office Buildings
“The
Beck Group makes the design and construction process as easy as possible for ownership. They control cost and schedule to eliminate painful additive change orders and schedule impacts.”
— Dan Scheutz, Nichols Partnership
A masterful blend of heritage and innovation, Old Parkland offers world-class amenities within a timeless architectural setting designed for collaboration and growth.
DALLAS, TEXAS
The Old Parkland Campus in Dallas is more than just an office development; it’s a historic landmark that honors American ideals and celebrates entrepreneurship. Originally a county hospital built in 1913, the site was revitalized by Crow Holdings in 2008, transforming it into an iconic campus where business, art, and history converge. This distinguished environment features classically designed buildings, fine art, and rare artifacts, offering specialized amenities that foster a dynamic space for collaboration and meaningful discourse. Today, Old Parkland is a prestigious address that unites tradition with innovation, serving as a hub for businesses, foundations, and civic leaders.
Program
North Campus: 96,000 SF, Class A office, 3-story parking structure
East Campus: 280,000 SF, 3 towers, 3-level garage
West Campus: 158,000 SF, office complex featuring two four-story and one six-story building. Pursuing LEED Silver certification and Fitwel
2-Star certification
Services
Architecture
Preconstruction
Construction
Sustainability
North Campus
92,000SF
Class A office facility with a three-story underground garage, integrating project management services.
Designed to meet LEED standards, it underscores a commitment to sustainability and construction excellence.
“I want Old Parkland to be more than just another office building full of people; I want it to be a place where there are conversations, there’s sharing of ideas, and there are thought leaders.”
— Harlan Crow, Chairman Board of Directors, Crow Holdings
East Campus
286,000 SF features three connected ranging from five to eight integrate with six other campus It includes a three-level underground garage
Campanile
5,000 SF
200’ tall Bell Tower, Chamber space below grade
West Campus
168,500 SF
Designed with sustainability materials in mind, the development three seamlessly connected four-story and one six-story. secure grounds and an underground for 315 vehicles. Targeting and WiredScore Gold, it adaptable workplace.
connected office towers, eight stories, which campus buildings. underground
Chamber assembly
sustainability and premium development comprises connected buildings—two six-story. It features underground garage
Targeting LEED Silver offers a modern,
“While community can be created anywhere and doesn’t require the physical attributes that we have at Old Parkland, the quality of the individuals and the group as a whole can serve to create the community and foster a higher level of desirability to tenants to want to be here.”
— Richard Squires, Lennox Capital
“One way or another, Old Parkland was belonging and people here.”
Crow, Chairman
another, everything that went into was intended to foster a sense of and to inspire new possibilities for the
ULI North Texas, Innovation Award Winner
D CEO, Best Redevelopment Project, Commercial Real Estate Awards
Dallas Business Journal, Best Real Estate Deal, Urban Office
Development
Brick Industry Association, Commercial Office - Best in Class
Copper In Architecture Award, Copper Award
Golden Trowel, Golden Trowel First Place Commercial
The ARC of Dallas, Topping Out
Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, John Staub Award
Architectural Precast Association Award, Design & Manufacturing
Excellence
TEXO, Merit Award Winner: Design Build 3 (Over $30m)
The first carbon-positive hotel in the U.S., this project offers guests a blend of sustainability and stunning design, inspired by Denver’s natural beauty.
DENVER, COLORADO
The 13-story, 265-key Populus Hotel, situated at the corner of 14th and Court Streets in downtown Denver, is a stunning blend of innovative design and sustainability. Designed by Studio Gang and built by Beck, its triangular layout and exterior skin mimic the natural elegance of aspen trees. The hotel, the first carbon-positive in the United States, redefines eco-conscious luxury.
In addition to serving as builder and preconstruction partner, Beck played a critical role through design-assist and design-build scopes, collaborating closely with Studio Gang on the GFRC façade and interiors. Beck’s architectural team finalized the fabricationlevel geometry of the façade, designed the interior framing for all guest room window types, and contributed quality assurance and quality control throughout. Highlights of this effort include the now-iconic “Instagram bench” in the level 2 amenity zone and a streamlined approach that reduced risk, enhanced constructability, and preserved the project’s bold vision.
Program
135,000 SF, 13-story, 265-key hotel; triangular layout with exterior skin mimicking aspen trees, rooftop amenity with beautiful city and mountain views. LEED Gold certification
Services Design-Assist + Delegated Design
Interior Architecture QA/QC
Preconstruction
Construction
AGC of Colorado, ACE Award for Best Building
Architizer A+ Awards, Popular Choice, Hotels & Resorts
ULI Americas, Award for Excellence
Esquire, Hotel of the Year
Mayor’s Design Awards, Innovation
Mayor’s Design Awards, People’s Choice Award
Esquire Magazine – Hotel of the Year
DBJ – Featured as top global new hotel
The Hospitality Industry Network, Hospitality Excellence
Time Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places
America’s First Carbon-Positive Hotel
Where elegance meets culinary artistry –luxurious stays and world-class dining in the heart of Atlanta.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Beck partnered with Simon Property Group to deliver the Southeast’s premier mixed-use development at Phipps Plaza. The arrival of the Nobu Hotel and Nobu Atlanta Restaurant anchors the development, which is part of the globally renowned luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper.
Nobu intuitively merges its hotel and restaurant experiences, featuring 150 rooms, a stunning rooftop pool, corporate conference spaces, and a spa. The 10,000-square-foot Nobu Atlanta restaurant showcases its celebrated new style of Japanese cuisine.
Program
214,000 SF, 152-key Nobu hotel, including restaurant and rooftop pool
Preconstruction
Construction
“Nobu hotel is designed to deliver an intimate and exclusive experience while integrating seamlessly into the mixed-use development at Phipps Plaza.”
Simon Property Group, opening developer statement
“This hotel is about bringing the Nobu experience to Atlanta – a seamless blend of luxury, culinary excellence, and sophisticated design.”
— Trevor Horwell, CEO, Nobu Hospitality
Delivering world-class luxury and personalized service, a resort-style lifestyle with stunning marina and sea views, exclusive amenities, and elegant design.
CANCUN, MEXICO
Beck is the design and construction partner for SLS Marina Beach Towers 3 & 4, a luxury vacation residential complex operating under the SLS brand. Part of the Novo Cancun development, this project is one of six premier towers redefining coastal living in the region.
The design for Tower 4 features 112 units, six penthouses, and two pools connected by a double-height pavilion at its core. Residents and guests will enjoy breathtaking views, with the marina at the back and the sea at the front.
Beck also designed the central amenity center, which is seamlessly integrated into the landscape to maintain a lush, vegetated environment. The center includes a 4,000-square-foot coworking pavilion and an 8,000-square-foot spa and fitness pavilion, combining luxury and functionality.
Program
Tower 3: 22-story, 323,000 SF complex with 101 apartments, wine cellar, lounges, business center, spa, gym, pools, and jacuzzis.
Tower 4: 20-story luxury tower with 112 units, resort pools, spa, bar, 224-stall parking, and coworking and fitness pavilions.
Services Architecture (Tower 4)
Interior Design (Tower 4)
Preconstruction (Tower 3 and 4)
Construction (Tower 3 and 4)
Modern architecture and exclusive amenities like a private beach club, infinity pools, and top-tier dining, it creates a resort-style living experience. The marina views, combined with elegant design and personalized service, make it a standout destination for those seeking both relaxation and sophistication in the heart of Cancun
Blending art and education, the O’Donnell Athenaeum transforms UTD into a cultural landmark.
RICHARDSON, TEXAS
Beck provided preconstruction and construction services for Phase One of the Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, a transformative arts and performance complex on UTD’s southeastern campus. The two-story, 68,000-square-foot building includes 12 galleries.
The building’s precast concrete exterior features intricate design elements, blending contemporary aesthetics with durability, and seamlessly ties into the campus’s architectural fabric. Inside, the Athenaeum offers the Brettell Reading Room, an art object study room, a conservation studio, a seminar room, the Lotus Shop, lecture and event spaces, and multifunctional lobby areas. Vault and storage facilities support the museum’s extensive collections.
Outside, the evolving sculpture garden and 12,000 square feet of contiguous outdoor space create a vibrant venue for programs, events, and public engagement, further solidifying UTD as a cultural destination in Dallas-Fort Worth.
68,000 SF museum building, 12,000 SF outdoor space, galleries, offices, conservation spaces Program
University of Texas Office of Facilities
Planning & Construction, Gold Step Award for Safety
University of Texas Office of Facilities
Planning & Construction, Silver Step Award for Safety
Association of General Contractors, Texas, Outstanding Construction Awards, Educational Facilities $30-$75M
“We thought of this museum as a satellite, but this will be the mother ship. I believe this union of the Crow Museum and the university is vital to our capacity for cultural understanding and interdependence.”
Rebuilt after the 2017 earthquake, the campus empowers students with resilient, sustainable spaces that inspire innovation and growth.
After the devastating 2017 earthquake, Beck partnered with Tecnológico de Monterrey to design and build a resilient, sustainable, and urban-focused campus that reopened in 2021. The project included three five-story buildings—a library, an academic building, and a college preparatory building—crafted to support flexible and collaborative learning environments.
Key design and construction features include elevated structures to prevent flood damage, unitized curtain-wall systems for seismic stability and energy efficiency, and green landscaping to mitigate flooding. Beck also reimagined the campus’ exterior, replacing walls with plazas and parks to strengthen connections with the surrounding community.
Sustainability was central to the effort, incorporating natural ventilation, improved energy performance, and strategies to reduce the campus’ carbon footprint. The result is a safe, adaptable, and vibrant environment for students, faculty, and the local neighborhood.
Program
Services
355,000 SF campus composed of three buildings: a library, a college preparatory facility, and a professional academic building. The library includes classrooms, challenge rooms, faculty offices, and a learning commons. Certifications: Biblioteca-Tec: LEED Platinum, Preparatoria: LEED Silver, Professional Building: LEED Silver
Architecture
Preconstruction
Construction
Sustainability
ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards, ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards
AIA Dallas, Built Design - Honor Award
GRI Club Mexico, Best Sustainable Project (2nd Place)
AIA Dallas, Built Design Honor Award
“These awards demonstrate the campus’ leadership in terms of sustainable design and construction.”
— Salvador Alva, Former President of TEC de Monterrey
AUSTIN, TEXAS
Beck served as the Construction Manager at Risk for the Health Learning Building at the new University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. The new 85,000 SF facility supports the university’s goal to create an internationally recognized medical school for high-quality education, research, and healthcare, with accommodation for long-term growth. The new state-of-the-art facility includes research laboratories and support spaces, classrooms, auditoriums, and administrative offices for the medical degree programs.
85,000 SF medical education facility; Office space for the Dean of the School of Medicine, classrooms, teaching labs, gross anatomy labs, medical simulation labs. LEED Gold certification Program Services Preconstruction Construction Sustainability
AGC Austin Chapter, Outstanding Construction Award - Building 5 ($30-75M)
Austin Business Journal, Commercial Real Estate Award: Community Impact Development Winner
Tucker Design Awards, National Tucker Design Award - Digitally Fabricated Limestone Façade
Where tradition meets innovation, Wallace Wade Stadium delivers an unforgettable game-day experience for Duke fans and players.
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
To elevate the game-day experience, Duke University partnered with Beck’s design and construction teams to renovate Wallace Wade Stadium. The project included lowering the football field by five feet, removing the running track, adding seating, and installing a new playing field and scoreboard.
Perimeter concourses were transformed with new concession stands, entry gates, retail spaces, modern restrooms, ticketing booths, and first aid stations. The centerpiece of the renovation, the 97,000-square-foot Blue Devil Tower, features 22 luxury suites, 858 club-level seats with upscale dining, and dedicated spaces for press, camera booths, coaches, and network broadcasts.
97,000 SF tower, 22 luxury suites, 858 club seats, retail spaces, broadcast and press facilities, concourse upgrades, entry gates and ticketing Program Services Architecture Preconstruction
“We are excited about the future of Wallace Wade Stadium as it brings our fans closer to the action and provides more amenities than ever before … we can’t wait to showcase it to fans.”
— Mike Cragg, Deputy Director of Athletics/Operations
“Duke’s football facilities will rank among the finest in college athletics... first‑rate experience for our alumni, friends, fans and most importantly, an optimal gameday atmosphere for our student-athletes.”
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Dr. Kevin White, Vice President & Director of Athletics
“I saw from afar last season how a great atmosphere can impact games at Wallace Wade Stadium … fans get access to an exclusive fun tailgating atmosphere, while still being inside the stadium to watch the game.”
— Manny Diaz, Head Coach
Discover connection and culture at the Dell Jewish Community Center—a hub for fitness, learning, and community spirit!
AUSTIN, TEXAS
Beck reimagined the Dell Jewish Community Center, emphasizing cultural heritage, community connection, and modern functionality. We provided master planning, architecture, and interior design for this multi-phase transformation, revitalizing existing facilities and creating new spaces for gathering.
The project celebrated Jewish traditions while prioritizing sustainability, resilience, and meaningful architecture. The new 40,000-square-foot community and fitness building serves as the main entry and heart of the center with a coffee shop, a fitness center, and Shalom Austin’s offices. This phase also included a lap pool, play pool, water slides, concessions, and outdoor tennis courts.
Other phases included renovating the 46,000-square-foot education building with new classrooms, a refreshed lobby, and upgraded HVAC and lighting systems. Additionally, we transformed the community hall and fitness building, studios, expanded offices, and upgraded spa amenities.
Program Services
46,000 SF education building refresh: lobby, kitchen, classrooms, HVAC and lighting upgrades. 42,000 SF renovation: community hall, fitness center, locker rooms, steam rooms, saunas. 40,000 SF addition: fitness center, coffee shop, offices, tennis facility, lap pool, water slides, concessions. Energy Green Building 2-Star
“The Dell JCC is one of the best‑kept secrets in North Austin… These renovations will help us enhance the quality of Jewish life through more opportunities for connection with each other and serve all of our neighbors at the same time.”
— Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus, CEO of Shalom Austin
Downtown Dallas’ most dynamic gathering spot—where tech, art, and urban energy come together.
DALLAS, TEXAS
The Discovery District redefined downtown Dallas by transforming corporate space into a vibrant urban destination. Built by Beck, this 40,000-square-foot plaza is a seamless blend of technology, art, and design. Anchored by a towering 104-foot media wall, the district features stunning water elements, sculptures, and immersive digital displays.
Whether exploring the open-air plaza, dining at The Exchange Food Hall with 13 eateries, or interacting with the Globe, visitors experience a space that fosters connection and creativity. From the 5,400-square-foot lawn to the iconic Spirit of Communication statue, Discovery District offers unique experiences at every turn.
40,000 SF Downtown Plaza, food hall, beer garden, 104-ft media wall, sculptures, water features. SITES Silver certification
The Plaza
A lush open-air gathering spot featuring The Grove, a tree-lined seating area, and the iconic century-old Golden Boy statue.
5,400 SF LAWN SPACE
THE GLOBE
A 30-foot mirrored globe with an interactive light and sound experience featuring 300,000 LEDs.
300,000 LEDS, 30 FEET TALL
Media Wall
The massive 104-ft-tall media wall wraps the building, showcasing vibrant 6K resolution digital art.
9,300 SF, 6K RESOLUTION
The Exchange
The Exchange Food Hall offers amazing food and drink options under one roof. Featuring a roster of locally and nationally acclaimed eateries, it is a food lover’s dream.
Visitors can enter the lobby at this global headquarters to experience a one-of-a-kind, floor-to-ceiling fusion of architecture, multimedia content, and technology.
70 MILLION PIXELS, 23 AUDIO ZONES
Spirit of Communication
The iconic “Spirit of Communication” statue, Golden Boy, welcomes visitors to the downtown campus.
1916 YEAR COMPLETED
“Beck demonstrated how they could successfully communicate with the owner and design team to make it a success. The space was finished with excellence and on time. The project is top quality and met the vision of bringing our employees and the City of Dallas together in one location.”
— Gary Edmondson, GRE Director – Design and Construction Central Region
D CEO Commercial Real Estate Awards, Best New Mixed-Use Project ULI, Impact Award
National Association of Minority Contractors, Project of the Year
Greater Dallas Planning Council, Urban Design Award
Green Business Certification Inc. SITES Silver Certification Dallas Business Journal, Best Rehab or Reuse Award
Experience the reimagined Phipps Plaza, where luxury stays, world-class dining, and wellness converge with the iconic Nobu Hotel and Restaurant.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
In response to evolving shopping trends, Simon Property Group enlisted Beck to reimagine the visitor experience at Phipps Plaza Mall in Atlanta. Beck’s design and construction teams collaborated to unlock the site’s full potential, delivering a dynamic mixed-use destination that blends luxury, wellness, and functionality.
The redevelopment features a 152-room, Five-Star Nobu Hotel and Restaurant, a 13-story LEED-certified Class A office tower, and a six-story anchor building housing Life Time Fitness and a food hall. These are all centered around an outdoor event plaza and supported by an efficient four-story podium parking structure.
Navigating the complexities of the existing site, adapting to challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, and aligning diverse stakeholder expectations, Beck transformed the vision into a reality. The project exemplifies innovation, sustainability, and a seamless integration of mixed-use design.
Program
350,000 SF, 13-story LEED-Certified Class A office tower
147,000 SF, 150-key, nine-story hotel
156,000 SF, six-story mixed-use structure
484,000 SF, four-story parking deck
Services Architecture Preconstruction Construction
Interior Design Sustainability
“Each building has a unique design: the hotel reflects Nobu’s inventive Japanese-inspired style, the office tower draws from mid-century modern lines, and the anchor building evokes a refined industrial aesthetic rooted in Atlanta’s mercantile and railroad heritage.”
- Design-Build Institute of America
DBIA National, Merit Award
DBIA Southeast, Project Achievement Award: Community Impact
DBIA National, Award of Merit
AGC Build Georgia, $100M - $250M Design-Build (New)
DBIA Southeast, Best Commercial Renovation/Rehabilitation
Atlanta Business Chronicle, Retail Deal of the Year
Where Atlanta’s downtown comes alive with connectivity and exciting experiences at every turn.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Peachtree Center is a landmark mixed-use development in downtown Atlanta, known for its transit-oriented design and vibrant urban experience. It serves 6,000 office tenants and connects to over 4,000 hotel rooms via sidewalks and sky bridges, and it welcomes more than 12 million visitors annually.
Beck played a pivotal role in the multi-phased redesign and renovation of The Hub at Peachtree Center. By closely integrating its design and preconstruction teams, we successfully navigated unforeseen challenges while ensuring minimal disruption to active retail tenants. The project included a refreshed interior mall, a revitalized food court, and a reimagined exterior public plaza. Key updates improved circulation routes, enhanced accessibility, and introduced clear, modern signage to create a seamless visitor experience.
120,000 SF, multi-phased redesign and renovation of retail mall, food court, and public plaza Program
“A complete transformation of the 1960s-era John Portman-designed retail and plaza into a vibrant, daylight-filled three-story civic hub.”
– Design-Build Institute of America
DBIA National Merit Award
“John Portman Jr.’s original vision for Peachtree Center was revolutionary at the time… We’re excited to honor his pioneering vision with this new renovation and bring Peachtree Center into the 21st century.”
- Rudy Prio Touzet, CEO, Banyan Street Capital
AIA Georgia Honor Award- Adaptive Re-Use, Renovation
AGC Atlanta First place
DBIA Southeast Rehabilitation/Renovation/Restoration Category
DBIA National Rehabilitation/Renovation/Restoration Category - Award of Excellence
DBIA National Rehabilitation/Renovation/Restoration Category - Award of Merit
