The Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (ABC) is a construction trade association representing the commercial and industrial markets with 200+ 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).
We are located at 8975 Roswell Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30350. Click for
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ABC of Georgia is thrilled to announce our recently renovated headquarters, located at 8975 Roswell Road, has attained LEED® Gold certification, as so designated by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The ABC of Georgia Chapter is the first to achieve Gold status among ABC chapters across the nation.
The 8,000 sq. ft. structure, originally constructed in the 1970s, was completely gutted to the frame, and underwent extensive exterior façade renovations, major interior renovations, and cosmetic landscaping and hardscape improvements. To achieve LEED Gold cerification, ABC installed water-efficient toilets and faucets as well as energy efficient lighting and HVAC systems, which reduced water use by 43% and energy use by 38%. The air is filtered through MERV 13 filters, and the flooring, paint and cabinets do not contain toxic VOC's (volatile organic compounds). A new roof, with a high SRI (solar reflective index) value, reflects light and emits heat to reduce heat island effects. Even outdoors, 30% of the landscape area is covered with river rock and cobblestone, eliminating the need for an irrigation system. The project earned exemplary performance credits by exceeding minimum requirements for furniture re-use and regionally manufactured and extracted materials. Construction took six months to complete. Fortune-Johnson was the supervising general contractor on this project. Questions about us achieving LEED Gold? Read the press release here. Or contact ABC of Georgia President Bill Anderson or Vice President of Education Pat Dunwoody at 770.587.0955.
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 is LEED
® Gold-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.
It's never too early to plan ahead, and this year we are getting a major jump on things - asking ABC of Georgia m
embers well in advance to donate early and often to one of our most popular events. Scheduled for Thursday, November 18, at the Cobb Energy Center, the Chinese Auction raises money for our Workforce Development Committee, which helps ABC serve as a liaison between the commercial construction industry and individuals interested in pursuing careers in construction. These efforts will ultimately help alleviate the workforce shortage in the construction industry in Georgia.
Please donate those items you'd secretly like to "win" - bottles of wine or spirits, gift cards from Victoria's Secret, Best Buy or Home Depot, tickets to sporting events or concerts, vacations, college apparel, whatever will get those paddles flying! Even monetary donations are welcome! More details to follow in the upcoming months. Click here to download a donation form. Questions or donations? Contact Brenda Yuhas at 770.587.0955 or via email: Brenda Yuhas.
ABC of Georgia honored its own at the 2010 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards Gala, held during the recent three-day State Convention at Legacy Lodge on Lake Lanier. Member companies received Excellence and Merit Awards in categories such as Interiors, Historical Renovation and Mega Projects $100-150 million, among others. Special Guest ABC National Chairman Jim Elmer hosted the event, and was also on hand for activities throughout the Convention. Other Convention highlights included golf, an amazing show by noted author and performer Dan Thurmon (ab
ove left, in black, with ABC of Georgia Chairman Kevin Grass and family), a low-country cookout, informative and educational sessions/roundtables and striper fishing on Lake Lanier. Thanks to all of our sponsors, and to all attendees of the Convention! To see a complete list of EIC winners, (such as Pinkerton & Laws, left) click here to download the program. To see EIC photos and others from the rest of the Convention, click here.
On Friday, June 11, over 200 ABC members and guests celebrated our "new" headquarters in grand style! Many flocked to 8975 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, toured our LEED®GOLD certified building, saw our contributors' "Wall of Fame," discovered ABC past presidents at the photo gallery, a
nd took a peek at our offices and state-of-the-art training center.
Members stayed awhile, enjoyed a cool beverage and delicious food, all while creating and fostering business relationships. ABC of Georgia Chairman Kevin Grass said a few words, and the rest of the afternoon was time for meeting and mingling. To see photos of the event, visit our picasa.com web album page here.