The Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (ABC) is a construction trade association representing the commercial and industrial markets with 300+ member companies and more than 2,500 individual participants throughout the state of Georgia.
ABC of Georgia is the construction association that unites the entire construction team - developers, general contractors, specialty contractors, suppliers and industry professionals - to create an environment that encourages members to work together to achieve common goals. We ARE the voice of Georgia's commercial construction industry.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution thinks belonging to an association is extremely benefical, even more so during these ecomonic times. Read the complete article (takes you to the AJC website).
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We now have available office space to lease at our new Headquarters, approximately 2,000 total s.q. feet of individual office suites. Our two-story building will soon be LEED®-certified, and has a state-of-the art training facility, fully-equipped break rooms, ample parking, and newly remodeled offices and conference rooms. Contact Bill Anderson at 770-587-0955 or via e-mail to learn more.
ABC of Georgia is pleased to announce we are now partnering with ClickSafety, a leading provider of online safety training and record keeping management tools for the construction and engineering industries. With nearly 270 courses, including more than 40 titles in Spanish, ABC of Georgia members will soon have access to comprehensive catalogs of safety and human resource-focused e-Learning courseware. Topics range from general safety awareness for all employees to advanced safety training for specialized workers to OSHA-credential programs for managers and supervisors. We have joined forces with ClickSafety, an authorized OSHA Outreach instructor, to offer those ABC of Georgia members with time, distance and other restrictions, a reliable, high-quality alternative to face-to-face training. Discounts up to 25% available for ABC members. Contact Pat Dunwoody at 770-587-0955 or by e-mail for a ClickSafety log-in password to receive the discount. To check out the ABC of Georgia ClickSafety portal, click here. To learn more about ClickSafety visit their website here.
The W Hotel & Residences project in downtown Atlanta is complete, thanks to numerous ABC of Georgia member companies. Twenty-nine subcontractors partnered with general co.jpg)
ntractor Hardin Construction Company, LLC, to make the 460,000 sq. ft. structure a reality. "Over $65.4 million in subcontracts and POs were awarded to ABC members to help build the W," said Matt Waddell, Construction Manager with Hardin. The W contains 15 levels of hotel space, 12 levels of condominiums, and three levels of amenities including an outdoor pool, fitness room, spa, meeting space, ballrooms, restaurant, destination bar and a rooftop helipad for quick access to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. "ABC members working with other ABC members was truly showcased on this very successful project," Waddell added.
In fact, earlier this month, some participating ABC member companies gathered at the new ABC headquarters to represent their involvement with the project. Back row, l-r: Brian Green, Zebra Construction, Inc., John Philaw, Comfort Systems USA - Atlanta, Naren Patel, Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing Company, Joe Pierce, Tiede-Zoeller, Inc., Brian Donnelly, Site Scapes, LLC, Mark Hicks, Southern Pan Services, Greg Gunter, Gwinnett Sprinkler Company, Inc., Dick Farbaugh, In/Ex Systems, Inc.; middle row, l-r: Mike Dominici, The Circle Group, Matt Waddell, Stuart Bruening, John Kelly, Hardin Construction, Carl Stokes, Distinctive Wood Products Company, Craig Bleakley, Waterworks Atlanta, Inc., Greg Utterback, Precision Concrete Construction, Inc., Chris Wright, Chris Evans, Specialty Finishes, Inc.; front row, l-r: Carol Mitchell, Bridget Dye, MBA Waste Services, LLC. Not represented: Accessories Unlimited, Inc., American Direct, Architectural Railings & Grilles, Inc., C&C Fence, Elite Flooring & Design, Gerdau AmeriSteel, US, Inc., Imaging Technologies Services, Inc., JAMCo, Inc., Jonquil Steel & Construction Company, New World Millworks, RW Shannon, Inc., Southern Protection Agency, Spectra Contract Flooring, Thomas Concrete of Georgia, Inc., and Williams Scotsman. "ABC contractors build quality relationships that help build quality buildings," explained Mike Dominici of The Circle Group, whose company provided the metal framing, drywall, ceilings, insulation and stucco for the W. "We are proud to be a part of ABC, proud to work with fellow ABC members and look forward to partnering on successful projects in the future," said Waddell. Click here to see more images of the W Hotel and the photo shoot.
Over 150 attendees enjoyed a rousing good time at the 10th annual Chinese Auction on November 19. The event raised more than $15,000, proceeds which will benefit the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) and ABC of Georgia's new Workforce Development initiatives. A special thanks goes out to ABC members Repro Products, Inc. and Smith & Reichel Enterprise, LLC for sponsoring the dinner. Thanks to all who donated items and financial support, as well as to those who participated in both auctions, making this event a major success! Many thanks too to guest speaker Ron Clark, who provided the crowd with an energetic and inspiring message about encouraging academic excellence. For photos of the evening, click here. To learn more about the Ron Clark Academy, click here.