GEORGIA BRANCHThe Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.

Report to MembersJJUUNNEE 22001111

Mission

Who We Are

Vision

Guided by our core principles of Skill, Integrity and Responsibility, our mission is “... to be the voice of Georgia’s construction industry, provide valuable member services and promote best construction industry practices.”

“… building the best and most innovativecontractor association in Georgia.”

Georgia Branch, AGC is a statewide Chapter affiliated with The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.(AGC of America). We are a professional trade association whose members represent over 520 of the top generalcontractors, residential/light commercial builders, construction managers, design builders, municipal-utility contractors, heavy and highway contractors, specialty contractors, service providers, and suppliers comprising the state’s commercial construction industry. Collectively, we bring a strong, influential and single voice to the industry. We are one of 95 AGC Chapters representing 33,000 member firms. Members of Georgia Branch, AGC are also members of AGC of America. This affords local members with an even stronger industry voice and broaderaccess to services, resources and activities available on a national level.

President’s Message 3

Executive Vice President Introduction 4

Membership Breakdown 4

Member Participation 5

Members First Expansion 6

Political Influence and Advocacy 6-7

Workforce Education and Development 8-9

Member Photo Gallery 10-14

Safety Leadership 15

Workers’ Compensation Program 15

Young Leadership Program 16

AGC in the News 17

Keeping Members Informed 17

AGC Member Pride and Recognition 18

2011-12 Board & Staff 19

Inside . . .

Gary Newell, President

Collins & Company

2010-11 Georgia Branch, AGC

Chapter President

message from the president

Welcome to our annual Report to Membershighlighting some of the many accomplish-ments of Georgia Branch, AGC and Chaptermembers who are benefiting from andenjoying our services (see photo collage onpp. 10-14). Despite record levels ofunemployment in our industry (more thandouble the national average), we have muchto share with you, our members, potentialnew members, owners, architects, engineersand other key industry players, about howAGC members are poised for a newbeginning as we build the future.

During the past 12 months, many membershave taken advantage of AGC’s BuildingInformation Modeling (BIM) certificationprocess and green building courses whichare offered both at Georgia Branch andnational AGC conferences. They are alsoattending classes to learn about the newlead-based paint regulations and stringentOSHA crane safety standards. Memberscontinue to utilize our ongoing safetyeducation conducted at their jobsites fromtwo full-time safety vans traveling to everycorner of our state. Using the latest intechnology, members are also participatingin AGC of America webinars and viewing theChapter’s new “on demand” educationalvideos hosted on our website atwww.agcga.org.

Georgia Branch, AGC members tell us thesevaluable educational programs are helping tomake them more competitive and betterskilled. This past year, we expanded ourtraining class offerings into all regionsthroughout the state. This ensures everymember has the opportunity to become fullyqualified to build the future.

Our Association’s clout and respect amongstate agencies such as the GeorgiaDepartment of Revenue, GSFIC and theBoard of Regents, as well as among our staterepresentatives, senators and other electedand appointed officials, is at an all time high.The same is true at the national level whereAGC has provided leadership on a host ofimportant regulatory issues and newbusiness opportunities impacting ourindustry. Representatives of these agenciesand governmental bodies seek out AGC’svaluable input due in large part to theknowledgeable and quality staff we have atboth the state and national levels who, overmany years and administrations, haveearned the trust of these governmentalagencies and individuals. Keeping theserepresentatives informed about ourconstruction business helps create andmaintain a fair and equitable marketplace for

our members, paving the way for us to buildthe future.

The top commercial contractors in Georgiaand the most viable, successful companiessupporting our industry understand there istremendous prestige that comes to their firmby being associated with Georgia Branch,AGC. The AGC name is well known andrespected among public and private ownerswho buy our construction services. Both theGeorgia Branch, AGC and The AssociatedGeneral Contractors of America brands arerecognized and valued symbols in ourindustry. Chapter members recognize whythey should be aligned with this brand andits strength as the voice of the constructionindustry. What members have told me as Itoured around the state and visited withthem at different Chapter programs is thatthey feel being a part of Georgia Branch,AGC brings them real value, both today andas they prepare to build the future.

As my term as President of Georgia Branch,AGC comes to an end, I want to thank ourdedicated staff for their continued,enthusiastic support of our membership andthe AGC organization. Please join me incongratulating Executive Vice President MikeDunham who was recently recognized at thenational Convention for achieving 30 years ofservice to The Associated GeneralContractors of America. His leadership,coupled with our talented staff, makesGeorgia Branch, AGC one of the mostrespected and recognized AGC Chapters inthe country.

I am also proud to give accolades to myfellow Officers and Board of Directors. Theirforesight and vision for our Association thispast year has allowed us to elevate servicesto our members. We expanded programsthroughout the state and added a new fieldperson on the staff to better accommodatemember needs. Your Board’s confidence andinvestment in the future will allow us to beready as the recovery gains strength andowners look more and more to our membersto help them build their projects.

A final thanks to each of you for yourindividual contributions to our industry andfor your help in making us a stronger, morecohesive construction community. Standingside-by-side with Georgia Branch, AGC, weare retooling ourselves and ready to buildthe future...together.

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Let’s Build the Future...Together

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Members Continue to Demonstrate Strong Loyalty

At midyear 2011, the Chapter has a total of 521 memberfirms including 169 General Contractor membersaccounting for 32.4% of the membership, 220 SpecialtyContractor members at 42.2%, and 132 Service andSupplier members at 25.4%. Despite a net loss of 58member firms, who for a variety of reasons chose notto renew in 2010, the Chapter has welcomed 48 newmembers thus far in 2011. Although so many longtimemembers are struggling due to economic conditions, itis a tremendous testament to the value we areproviding that our retention rate has remained strongand new members are joining at a record-setting pace.

General Contractor members continue to provide thelargest financial support to the Chapter at 77.4% of totaldues revenue. With the economy slowly improving andthe construction industry showing signs of a rebound,we are optimistic about the growth of the Associationparticularly due to the steps taken to bring higherquality programs and services to our members.

“You will be happy to knoweverything Georgia Branch, AGCaccomplished last year is stillbeing done this year to serve ourmembers. In spite of a downmarket, we chose to expand ourservices to do a better job ofreaching everyone in the state.We grew our presence in northernGeorgia and continue to pushforward in keeping a constant

level of service our members need and expect. With a highly dedicated professional staff and a Board ofDirectors committed to taking good care of ourmembers, we want you to consider AGC as anextension of your own staff and part of your team.

You are encouraged to call on us and let us know howwe can help you. In fact, many of our members aretaking us at our word as they downsize theircompanies and coming to us more often for assistance.

Georgia Branch, AGC remains financially strong andready to give you the help you need. A special thanksto Chapter Board members who, over the years, havemade wise decisions on behalf of our membership. Weare debt free in our headquarters and have reserves inthe bank to draw on as needed to insure the ability tobe a valued and reliable resource for members.”

-- Mike Dunham, Executive Vice President --

AGC – Strong, Stable and Service-Oriented to Meet Your Needs

Ye a r - E n d H i g h l i g h t sJune 2010 – May 2011

Membership Demographics

Dues Revenue

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Members Stay EngagedAn active membership is what contributes to Georgia Branch,AGC being a dynamic organization. While memberparticipation is down from the previous year, in 2010 over35,000 individuals used the Chapter’s services or attendedvarious programs, classes and events. As a result of ourefforts, this is still an impressive record of those we arereaching. This figure excludes members participating in theChapter’s semi-annual safety stand downs, which trained7,800 field personnel. In many instances, lower participationnumbers are the result of companies trimming theirworkforce and remaining employees taking on more dutiesleaving less time for outside activities.

Members who take advantage of our services andprograms are maximizing their dues investment. In 2010,Georgia Branch, AGC added another field staff memberwhose primary focus is to bring our services andresources closer to where members are locatedthroughout our state. Chapter staff conducted over 435member visits compared to 270 visits completed in 2009.While we still have many more members to visit, ourmaking it a priority to meet with members in their officesand hometowns is helping us better understand memberneeds and receive feedback on how we are doing. Thevisits also help make the Chapter and our services moreaccessible to members.

Selected Service/Event Highlights No. of ParticipantsProfessional Development/ 1,088Safety/Education Classes

Members First Regional Meetings 507

Safety Van (during 1,791 site visits) 31,686

Annual Convention & Fall Leadership Conference 408

2 Safety Stand Downs 7,800

Safety Day Conference 217

Young Leadership Program Golf Tournament 295

President Gary Newell met with members in Northeast Georgia to discuss their region’s construction climate and exchange ideas on how

Georgia Branch, AGC can best meet their needs.

President Gary Newell and Executive Vice President Mike Dunham participate in a November 2010 Enhanced

Partnering Agreement signing ceremony in Washington, D.C. during AGC of America’s National Leadership Conference. Georgia Branch, AGC was among the first to embrace

an opportunity to foster greater collaboration and cooperation between national AGC and chapters resulting in

a higher quality of programs and services delivered to our members.

Chapter members are increasingly taking advantage of the many cost saving opportunities available through Georgia Branch, AGC and AGC of America. You can view the complete matrix of these

savings from the Chapter’s weekly newsletter or on our website at www.agcga.org.

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Members First Expands to Entire StateThe Chapter’s popular Members FirstProgram, started in Central Georgia in 2005,now covers the entire state. Five new regionswere added in 2010, with regular meetingsand programs offered in members’“backyards.” Eight meetings are held eachyear in 10 cities giving members anopportunity to learn, socialize with each otherand spend time with Chapter staff. Membersoutside the metro region appreciate theadded convenience of not driving to Atlantato participate in programs or classes ontimely topics such as immigration reform,NPDES, balancing competing demands onyour time, lead paint regulations, orcompliance with the Davis Bacon Act.

Compared to the previous year, individualparticipation from member firms at MembersFirst Meetings increased 20% with a total of 426attendees. Also in 2010 we saw an increase in thenumber of member firms participating in our annualConvention, YLP Golf Tournament, PAC Sporting ClaysFundraiser, and Members First regional meetings. Data

shows participation in Members First meetings up aresounding 54% from 117 firms to 180 member firms in2010. These results are definitely tied to a combinationof increased member visits, improved Chaptercommunication and the expansion of Members Firstinto the additional regions.

Political Influence and Legislative AdvocacyThe combined efforts of Georgia Branch, AGC and AGC ofAmerica professional staff and lobbyists who represent andadvocate on behalf of members and the constructionindustry continues year after year. In addition to beingtouted for what is accomplished in getting new bills andpolicies passed favoring our industry, they are lesser knownfor all of their behind-the-scenes efforts. AGC works hard toprevent negative bills and regulations impacting theconstruction industry from getting out of committee andonto the legislative floor for consideration.

Bottom line, the Chapter and AGC of America provideprotection for members. Staff members are dedicated tothe task of making sure a pro-business agenda is pursuedwithout negative repercussions on the constructionindustry. Much of this is possible due to the relationshipsdeveloped and trust earned between lawmakers and publicofficials, AGC members and Chapter staff.

Many AGC, AIA, ACEC members and staff, along with state agency partners who contributed to the development of the State Construction Manual, were

present when Governor Perdue signed SB 447 by Senator Bulloch into law. The Manual is a set of best practices for Georgia’s Project Management,

procurement of and contracting for state design and construction contracts. This bill requires all state agencies to adhere to policies and procedures contained in the Manual with ongoing input from the private sector.

Central - MaconEast Central - AugustaMetro - AtlantaNortheast - AthensNortheast - GainesvilleNorthwest - CalhounSouth - ValdostaSoutheast - SavannahSouthwest - AlbanyWest Central - Columbus

*Members and theirguests are welcome to at-tend meetings and pro-grams in all 10 regions.

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Numerous AGC activities held throughout the yearenhance this level of trust and understanding needed atcritical junctures during the lawmaking process. AGCprovides members with a venue to build theserelationships and visit with government leaders andelected officials during our annual Building GeorgiaLegislative Reception. We also arrange opportunitiesfor members to call on Georgia congressmen bothlocally and on Capitol Hill. Senator Isakson was thefeatured speaker at the August 2010 metro AtlantaMembers First luncheon which gave our members andthe Senator an opportunity to get acquainted.

AGC went into the 2011 Legislative Session with arelatively light proactive agenda because weanticipated a number of very important industry issuesthat would require a tremendous amount of ourattention, namely immigration reform, ethics reform,and water infrastructure expansion. Immigrationreform was the most hotly debated topic with multiplebills filed in the House and Senate and only HB 87making it to the finish line. AGC lobbied on behalf ofSB 122 to address Georgia’s future water needs and theChapter worked together with the Georgia Chamber ofCommerce and other business groups in support of HB232 on ethics reform clarifying certain registering andreporting requirements that could have becomeburdensome for Georgia companies.

At the recent AGCof America AnnualConvention in LasVegas, GeorgiaBranch, AGC wasrecognized with ourfourth award forachieving 100%PAC participationby our Board.Among 95Chapters, our Boardranked third in totalPAC monies raised.

As in previousyears, the Chapter’s

Director of Governmental Affairs, Mark Woodall, wassingled out from over 1,600 registered lobbyists in theNov/Dec 2010 issue of James Magazine as “one of thetop ten lobbyists for an association.” Mark and MikeDunham are the Chapter’s two registered lobbyists.Working together with members of the LegislativeCommittee, they continue to develop strategies onimportant issues.

In some instances, the Chapter’s advocacy role stepsinto high gear and has a national impact when amember or members bring a particular issue to ourattention. An example of this is when Georgia Branch,AGC and AGC of America jointly filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the case of American Empire SurplusLines Insurance Company v. Hathaway DevelopmentCompany, Inc. Our brief helped persuade the GeorgiaSupreme Court that commercial general liability (CGL)policies sold to contractors across the country providecoverage for unexpected and unintended defects intheir subcontractors’ (or sub-subcontractors’)workmanship, or at minimum the property damageresulting from such workmanship.

Georgia Branch, AGC and the Georgia Chapters of AIA and ACEC co-hosted the 11th annual Building Georgia Legislative Reception bringing legislators and elected

officials together with industry firms.

During his long tenure in Congress, newly elected Governor Deal was a friend of AGC on a state and national level. Georgia Branch, AGC

was proud to present him with a PAC check supporting his bid for Governor. Of the 158 races for statewide office, and state House and Senate seats

the Chapter participated in with PAC contributions, 95% of those candidates won their race in the 2010 elections.

Georgia Branch, AGC earned its fourth award for having all Board members contribute

to the national PAC fund.

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Education and Training of Current WorkforceGeorgia Branch, AGC plays a vital rolein educating and training currentconstruction employees as well asreaching out to those in college, highschools and vocational schools whowill be part of our industry’s futureworkforce. Professional developmentclasses in safety, LEED, BIM, lien lawand contract bond law, as well as ahost of other topics, continue to beoffered each year to Chapter membersand others in the industry.

In 2010, participation in these learningopportunities was down 18% from theprevious year. However, thenumber of different firmsenrolling attendees increased35% with 502 firms participating.Reaching a broader base of firmsis a reflection of our efforts incalling on members around thestate and making them moreaware of these class offerings.In addition, membersparticipating in a Members Firstregion often decide together tobring a class to their areawhich results in more firmsparticipating. Some trainingdelivered by the Chapter is atthe request of a member firmwhere classes are held in theiroffice.

Developing Industry LeadersLeadership development is still an importantcomponent of our efforts to educate the constructionworkforce both in the office and field.In addition to the Chapter’s YoungLeadership Program (YLP) that helps todevelop young leaders, manymembers participate in the annual FallLeadership Conference to broadentheir knowledge. This past year,members participated in seminars on“Leading a High Performing Team” andtook personality surveys to understandtheir leadership style. The 4th Quarterissue of the Chapter’s magazine,Georgia Construction Today

is the popular Leadership Issue memberssay they look forward to receiving since italways addresses a critical component ofleadership.

Workforce Alliances PromoteConstruction CareersChapter members continue to participate infour Workforce Alliances around the state with monthly meetings organized by GeorgiaBranch, AGC and CEFGA—ConstructionEducation Foundation of Georgia. The Chapteris a strategic partner and underwriter of CEFGA (www.cefga.org) whose mission is toencourage more students to choose a career inconstruction.

The Alliances bring community leaders, constructionstudents, faculty and administrators at high schoolsand technical schools together with our members todiscuss mutual needs and develop solutions toenhance the student’s learning experience. All of these

Sampling of Professional Development Courses No. of AttendeesCommon Sense Construction Law 38

Competent Person: Trenching and Excavations 82

Davis-Bacon Seminar 112

Discover How You Can be More Valuable to Your Company 43

EPA Lead Certified Renovator 94

GA Licensing Exam Prep Course 100

LEED Green Associate Exam Prep 39

OSHA 10-Hour for Construction 86

Pictured here are students in the Construction Management Guild at Georgia Southern University who are learning from our members and Chapter staff about the construction management delivery

system and construction climate.

efforts strengthen industry ties with 22schools in and around Albany, Columbus, Macon andValdosta. Tangible results of Workforce Alliancesinclude: Construction Career Fairs outside of Atlantalike the “Albany Careers in Construction Day” programheld in October, donation of surplus constructionmaterials to schools, and cash donations to helpstudents attend CEFGA’s annual Career Expo in Atlanta.

In recent months, Georgia Branch, AGC has beeninstrumental in supporting the Georgia Chapter ofMAGIC Camp (Mentoring A Girl in Construction), a non-profit designed to encourage girls to consider a careerpath in construction. This summer program issupported by several members especially thoseworking in the federal construction market. Itcomplements the efforts of our Workforce Alliances.Discussions are underway for the West Central andSouth Georgia Workforce Alliances to host camps forthese girls in 2012.

Prior to 2006 when the Chapter initiated Alliances infour regions, the industry had little involvement in highschool or vocational programs. Relationships are now

in place and we are finding new ways like the MAGICCamp initiative to meet the respective needs of industryand education.

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Schools Supported by Workforce Alliances

Central Georgia Construction Workforce Alliance· East Laurens HS· Jones County HS· Westside HS· Southwest HS· Mary Persons HS· Lamar County HS· Upson-Lee HS· Baldwin HS· Central Georgia Technical College

West Central Georgia Construction Workforce Alliance· Jordan Vocational HS· Harris County HS· Columbus Technical College

South Georgia Construction Workforce Alliance· Valdosta HS· Lowndes HS· Cairo HS· Lanier County HS· Wiregrass Technical College· Moultrie Technical College

Southwest Georgia Construction Workforce Alliance· Monroe Comprehensive HS· Lee County HS· Lee County 9th Grade Campus· Albany Technical College

Over 6,000 people attended the 7th Annual CEFGA CareerExpo and SkillsUSAState Championships held March 17-18 at the Georgia International Convention

Center. Students, teachers, school administrators, parents and industry exhibitors including many Georgia Branch, AGC members participated.

Photo credit: Lori Grice

Senator Isakson isgreeted by a fullhouse during anAGC MembersFirst luncheon in

Atlanta.

YLP hosts a day at the Capitol for young industry leaders to take a closer look at the 2011 legislative process.

First place team at Sporting Clays Tournament joins with others to raise money for Georgia Branch, AGC PAC fund.

Renewing acquaintancesand building relationshipsin a relaxed setting is always rewarding at the Chapter‘s Annual

Convention.

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members maximizing their AGC experience

Taking advantage of an opportunity to learn about highperforming teams during the Fall Leadership Conference

in the north Georgia mountains.

Staying up to date onChapter news and hot legislative issues atthe President’s Tours held around the state.

Bringing valuablesafety training tomembers’ jobsites using the Chapter’sSafety Van service.

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members maximizing their AGC experience

Getting a national perspective on the construction industry from Steve Sandherr, CEO of AGC of America, during his annual

presentation at our Chapter’s Convention.

Participating in a fun-filled day at the YLP Golf Tournamentto raise funds for worthy charitable causes.

Attending the Georgia Gang reception among other valuable programs,seminars and events at AGC of America’s Convention in Las Vegas.

Participating in the recent Safety Stand Down focusing on scaffold traininghelps to insure a safer workforce.

Safety leaders come together to learn and receive recognition at AGC Safety Day Conference.

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AGC and our members arededicated to giving back to thecommunity. We often partnerwith Operation Homefront tohelp our military heroes withconstruction projects to improve their quality of life.

Visiting with Congressmen Westmoreland and Price and a majority of Georgia’s other congressional leaders during AGC ofAmerica’s National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.

Attending YLP Roundtable Discussion learning about ways to handle the media on your jobsite, impact of immigration reform and new vendor lobbyist classification.

During the Convention, members proudly display their first place Build Georgia General

Contractor and Specialty Contractor Awards recognizing projects for

construction excellence.

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Taking advantage of diverse programs on timely topics offered around the state as part of the Members First outreach effort.

Getting away to Fort Gaines for some fun and relaxation at the annual AGC Fishing & Golf Weekend.

YLP members build Mr. Canstruction Head and win People’s Choice Award in AIA Canstruction competition providing food donations to the

Atlanta Community Food Bank.

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General contractors greetvisitors at their booths duringwell-attended Contacts for

Contracts event.

Georgia Branch, AGC members gather with other professionals from the design and engineering communities to visit with elected officialsand representatives from industry-related state agencies during the 11th Annual Building Georgia Legislative Reception.

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Keeping our Workforce SafeInsuring a safe workforce remains one of the toppriorities for Chapter members. Georgia Branch, AGCoffers many opportunities to help members and theirindustry partners keep employees safe and injury-free.Over 31,600 individuals and 174 firms benefited in 2010from the Chapter’s site safety van service, down fromthe previous year due to decreased project volume. Forthe 1st Quarter 2011, a total of 373 site visits wereconducted with 6,457 individuals and 105 firmsparticipating. As in previous years, the primary users ofthe safety van service were general contractormembers.

In addition, 217 individuals and 75 firms participated inthe Chapter’s 2011 Safety Day Conference held at theGwinnett Center in Duluth, GA. Over 332 individualsfrom 28 member firms received the Ron AmersonSupervisors’ Safety Award recognizing the importantrole of the field supervisor in achieving safetyexcellence. At the Chapter’s Annual Convention, 68firms received Chapter and AGC of America awards fortheir safety excellence.

For the third consecutive year, the Chapter hostedSafety Stand Downs to draw attention to theimportance of jobsite safety. The Stand Down inNovember 2010 focused on OSHA’s new Crane andDerrick Standard: Subpart CC, and the Stand Down inMay 2011 focused on scaffold safety. Together thesetwo Stand Downs involved over 7,800 field personnelfrom 325 jobsites. At the most recent Stand Down, 33member firms participated in and led the program ontheir jobsites where work stopped and special trainingand safety instruction took place both in English andSpanish. To date, over 73,000 individuals haveparticipated in five Safety Stand Downs organized byGeorgia Branch, AGC.

Chapter members and OSHA representatives whoparticipate on the Safety and Health Committee meetmonthly and play an important role in developing theannual Safety Day Conference and Safety Stand Downs.

Workers’ Compensation Program Remains aValuable Member BenefitCompTrust AGC Mutual Captive Insurance Company(MCIC) continues to provide Chapter members with astable source for workers’ compensation insurancecoverage. Currently, 149 member firms participate inCompTrust. The services and value an AGC memberfirm receives from CompTrust is unparalleled. Programparticipants appreciate a wide variety of free safetytraining and in-depth site inspections. The safety checksare conducted byspecialists employed byAffinity Service Group(ASG). This for-profitsubsidiary of AGCprovides professional third party administration forCompTrust. Some of ASG’s safety specialists operatethe Chapter’s safety vans and visit member jobsites todeliver free safety training. They all work closely withCherri Watson, AGC’s Director of Safety, Education andWorkforce Development, to meet the diverse safetyneeds of member firms.

Georgia Branch, AGC formed CompTrust in 1982 as abenefit specifically for members. Since then, CompTrusthas written more than $218 million in premiums,covered over 20,000 claims with a value in excess of$143 million and given back approximately $27 millionin dividends to participating members. CompTrust isowned by its policy holders and governed by a Board ofDirectors consisting of construction industry executiveswho are members of Georgia Branch, AGC. Theprogram is financially sound with assets totaling nearly$30 million.

At the Chapter’s Annual Convention, members were recognized for their company’s outstanding safety records by AGC of America and

Georgia Branch, AGC.

Safety and Health Committee meetings provide a forum for professionals responsible for safety at their firm to network and visit about important issues in an effort to bring safety to a higher level in our industry.

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Young Leadership ProgramMembers participating in Georgia Branch, AGC’sYoung Leadership Program (YLP) have completedanother busy and successful year under theleadership of an 18 member Council. Talented YLPmembers engaged in a combination of professionaldevelopment, community service, charitable,networking and relationship-building activities.

Young industry leaders could participate in eight YLProundtable discussions on various industry topics, afamily day outing, a Day at the Capitol, a holidayluncheon, joint activities with the local AIA chapter,and numerous special community service projects.YLP members organized another successful golftournament with participation at an all-time high --260 registered golfers filled two courses at ChateauElan. All proceeds from the day’stournament go to the YLP’sCharitable Works Fund whichsupports worthy causes.

Taking the lead from YLP’ssuccessful collaboration withOperation Homefront in 2009, theChapter targeted additionalopportunities throughout 2010 andinto 2011 to assist more veteransand their families with homeconstruction/renovation needs. YLPmembers are supporting theseefforts with the help of othermember firms from a financial,manpower and materialsperspective.

In partnership with Operation Homefront and NADRA, YLP members helped build a new deck for the family home of a veteran.

YLP members are proud to have completed a three-year effort to fund, obtain permitting, build and erect a marble sign at the entrance of the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA.

Chapter members participating in YLPrenew their enrollment each year. New

members are always welcome.

YLP members were the first at Georgia Branch, AGC touse social media to communicate. All members are nowable to link to AGC information on social media throughthe newly redesigned Chapter newsletter, The Forum.

2010 YLP Memberhip Total Firms Represented 75

General Contractors 32

Specialty Contractors 21

Supplier/Service Companies 22

Total Individuals from Each Member Type 122

General Contractors 68

Specialty Contractors 28

Supplier/Service Companies 26

Keeping Members InformedA primary responsibility of AGC is to keep membersinformed about developments in our industry,legislative and regulatory changes impacting theirbusiness, and best practices that will help them bebetter at what they do.

Members visited the Chapter and AGC of America’swebsites to stay on top of current trends, importantnews items, legislative updates, and calendar ofupcoming events and classes. They also used theonline convenience of registering for events andpurchasing documents and publications. Other waysmembers stayed informed is with our electronicnewsletter, three Chapter magazines and the annual

Report toMembers. Eachmember firmreceived anupdated Directorymaking it easier forthem to dobusiness withother members. Inaddition to thesepublications,Chapter membersalso receivedcommunicationsfrom AGC ofAmerica in the formof e-newsletterssuch as News & Views, SmartBriefs, economic updatesand the bi-monthly Constructormagazine.

The Chapter’s Board of Directors representing a crosssection of our members meets nine times a year. Boardmembers participating on task forces/committees withother Chapter members work to stay on top of what themembership needs to know and what other groupsneed to know about us.

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AGC in the NewsThroughout the year, you can findnumerous references in the media toGeorgia Branch, AGC, AGC ofAmerica and many of our Chaptermembers. In addition to AGCsending out press releases, MikeDunham, EVP and Mark Woodall,Director of Governmental Affairs,continue to be sought out asspokespersons for the industry andare often quoted. Both Mike andMark appeared as featured speakersfor numerous groups including theCorp of Engineers, ConstructionDivision of the Atlanta BarAssociation, Southeast RegionChapter of Design Build Institute ofAmerica (DBIA), and the Black Contractor’s Association. As inprevious years, Mike also dedicated time to speak at AGC StudentChapter meetings held at the Construction Departments of GeorgiaSouthern University, Georgia Tech, Gwinnett Tech and SouthernPolytechnic State University.

Georgia Branch, AGC’s hardworking Board meets regularly to oversee and provide proper governance of the Association on behalf of its membership.

Over 4,400 representatives from member firms andindustry partners receive The Forum newsletterevery Wednesday. Based on feedback, the newsletter was redesigned in January 2011.

Here are a few of the places GeorgiaBranch, AGC or AGC of America werecited or quoted as the respected voice forthe construction industry:• June 11-17, 2010 Atlanta BusinessChronicle, “Best in Construction”Special Section.

• July 23-29, 2010 Atlanta BusinessChronicle, “Construction biz poisedfor consolidation” by Douglas Sams.

• February 7, 2011 The AtlantaJournal-Constitution, “Georgiabusinesses express caution aboutcrackdown on illegal immigration”by Jeremy Redmon.

• March 4-10, 2011 Atlanta BusinessChronicle, “Immigration proposalsdraw ire of business” by DaveWilliams.

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AGC Member Pride and RecognitionGeorgia Branch, AGC members take tremendous pridein the Association and what it means to them, their co-workers, customers, and the marketplace in general.Contractor members and those firms supporting ourindustry who affiliate with the AGC organization areviewed as leaders in our industry both in Georgia andthe U.S.

The AGC logo is highly regarded and a well-knownsymbol to many private and public owners who buyconstruction services and others working closely withthe construction community including architects andengineers. The logo reflects the AGC brand ofexceptional skill, integrity and responsibility that setsAGC member firms apart from other industry firms. Asa result of their AGC affiliation, Chapter members haveshared with us how they feel this gives them acompetitive advantage in trying to win new workagainst non-affiliated companies, especially when theydemonstrate their firm’s active involvement in theAssociation and role as an industry leader. Across thenation, AGC members have a reputation for attractingthe best people in the industry and delivering thehighest quality of projects for their customers.

Many Georgia Branch,AGC members proudlydisplay the AGC logo ontheir jobsites, hardhats,websites, marketingmaterials, proposalresponses, corporateoffice signs, emailsignature blocks, andcompany letterhead.Also out in the field or in

the office, you often see the AGC logoplaced next to a company logo.

It is also a source of pride for theentire AGC organization when AGCmembers are recognized in the media fortheir accomplishments. Every year, Build Georgiaaward winners and their projects are featured in aspecial June supplement of the Atlanta BusinessChronicle and again in the Chapter’s 4th Quartermagazine received in early December.

Georgia Branch, AGC was well represented at AGC of America’s Convention in Las Vegas when Ted Aadland, President recognized (clockwise) Mike Kenig and

Jerry Anderson as Committee Chairs of the Year. Mike Dunham received a commendation from Aadland for 30 years of service to AGC.

Chapter members proudly display AGC awards in their officesfor employees and visitors to see.

Dan Baker, P. E.Duffey Southeast, Inc. Cedartown

Bert BrannenFisher & Phillips, LLPAtlanta

Nate CecilWharton-Smith, Inc. – Thamer DivisionNorcross

Scott ClarkR.W. Allen, LLCAugusta

John ColemanBonitz of Georgia, Inc.Savannah

Jim CooperCooper & Company G.C., Inc.Cumming

Brian DanielCarroll Daniel Construction Co.Gainesville

Ben GarrettRA-LIN and Associates, Inc.Carrollton

Walt GillPinnacle Prime Contractors, Inc.Valdosta

Randy HallBatson-Cook CompanyAtlanta

Tom Hall Dublin Construction Company, Inc.Dublin

Doug Hawks, Jr.TMC Construction Company Loganville

Brett HawleyJ. M. Wilkerson Construction Co., Inc.Marietta

Paul HoganHogan Construction Group, LLC.Norcross

Shane HornbuckleVan Winkle ConstructionAtlanta

Doug HunterHolder Construction CompanyAtlanta

Lyndy JonesJCI General ContractorsMoultrie

Bill LuskLusk & CompanyAlpharetta

David MoodyC. D. Moody Construction Company, Inc.Lithonia

Raymond Moody, Jr. Batson-Cook CompanyWest Point

Gary NewellCollins & CompanySmyrna

Eric SchoppmanSchoppman Company, Inc.Marietta

Chris R. Sheridan, P. E. Chris R. Sheridan & CompanyMacon

Kevin TurpinThe Conlan CompanyMarietta

Keith WatsonBowen & Watson, Inc.Toccoa

Brad WilliamsDabbs-Williams G.C., LLCStatesboro

Gary YoungYoung Contracting/SE, Inc.Atlanta

2011-2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS

PresidentTony PellicanoPellicano Construction Albany

Vice PresidentKen SwoffordSwofford Construction, Inc. Austell

SecretaryDave CyrParrish Construction GroupPerry

TreasurerRandall ReddingR. K. Redding Construction, Inc.Bremen

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OFFICERS

Georgia Branch, AGC Professional Staff

Mike Dunham Executive Vice President678.298.4120dunham@agcga.org

Alyson AbercrombieDirector, Communications & Marketing678.298.4106abercrombie@agcga.org

Laura “L. B.” BerryAdministrative-Services Assistant678.298.4102berry@agcga.org

Bill Chambless, CBOMember Development478.972.5865chambless@agcga.org

Sherry CovingtonController678.298.4114covington@agcga.org

Steve CushingMember Development 404.520.9514cushing@agcga.org

Machell HarperDirector, Member Services678.298.4108harper@agcga.org

Jenny TuggleAdministrative-Services Assistant678.298.4112tuggle@agcga.org

Cherri WatsonDirector, Safety, Education & Workforce Development

678.298.4104watson@agcga.org

Mark WoodallDirector, Governmental Affairs678.298.4116woodall@agcga.org

Georgia Branch, AGC Builders ExchangePlan Room Locations

1940 The ExchangeSuite 300Atlanta, GA 30339678.298.4130fax 678.298.4131

312 Bradford Street, NWGainesville, GA 30501770.536.5047fax 770.534.3174

The possession and application of the necessarytechnical knowledge and practical experience to execute the projects undertaken in a professional and efficient manner.

The character to comply with the spirit and letter of contracts undertaken and to handleevery transaction with fairness and honor.

The possession and application of the necessaryfinances, cash or credit, together with the needed equipment and organization to fulfill all commitments promptly and completely.

Skill

Integrity

Responsibility

Georgia Branch, AGC Headquarters& Training Center1940 The Exchange

Suite 100Atlanta, GA 30339678.298.4100fax 678.298.4101

toll free 800.203.4629

Affinity Service Group/CompTrust AGC MCIC1940 The Exchange

Suite 200Atlanta, GA 30339678.298.1800fax 678.298.1881

toll free 800.233.2436

www.agcga.org

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