About Small Carpenters At Large

With three decades of experience, Small Carpenters At Large remains committed to excellent craftsmanship and superior customer service. Specializing in bathroom design and remodeling, building design, energy-efficient homes, additions, home remodeling, kitchen remodeling, and beyond, the studio prepares realistic, detailed proposals based on accurate costs. Its streamlined design-build process ensures that every project will be completed within the client’s budget and timeline.

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Small Carpenters At Large runs under the leadership of co-owners Justin Larrison, Amanda Johnson, and Theresa Same. Under their watch, the company was recognized through the 2022 Contractor of the Year Award for Residential Landscape and Outdoor Living under the $100,000 to $250,000 category from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

About Principle Builders Group

Headquartered in Atlanta, Principle Builders Group is a privately owned and operated company founded by partners Ryan Locke and Tony Bondhus. PBG was created on the principles of integrity, honesty, and quality. These principles have guided the company to be recognized for creativity, quality, dedication to our craft, and superior customer relations.

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Principle Builders Group offers superior attention to detail from design through construction while appropriately staffing and managing each project. Today, it provides construction services for high-end new construction projects and home renovations in Metro Atlanta. The firm crafts exquisite custom homes, focusing on architectural design, detailed construction, and environmentally friendly practices. PBG has and vows to remain dedicated to sustainable green building practices that have been present in most of its projects.

About Innovate Atlanta

Innovate Atlanta was launched in 2000 by Clark Harris. As a college student, Clark attained exposure to the construction industry while working on job sites in the summers and holidays. Today, his company has 20 years of experience ensuring client satisfaction. Serving Roswell and neighboring areas for decades, the firm adapts to each client’s needs by delivering high-quality custom remodeling services.

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The firm is different from other home remodeling contractors because of its commitment to strong communication, consideration, organization, quality, and reliability, as it provides customers with exceptional support. Innovative Construction is a proponent of multiple awards, including the NARI Contractor of the Year and the Chrysalis Awards from 2018 to 2020.

About Ranney Blair

Ranney Blair is a company that specializes in high-end home renovations and additions in the Greater North Atlanta area. Their approach to each project is to offer personalized attention to homeowners throughout the design and build phases. A collaborative project management solution gives clients instant access to all documentation and milestones. Ranney Blair brings joy to its client’s homes with every traditional, transitional, farmhouse, contemporary, and modern room they create.

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Founded in 2014 by Peter Ranney and Scott Blair, Ranney Blair works closely with clients to ensure a remarkable remodeling experience and beautiful results that homeowners can enjoy for years. The company is affiliated with several reputable organizations, including NARI Atlanta, NKBA, NAHB, and the Greater Atlanta Home Builders.

About Level Team Contracting, LLC

Level Team Contracting started in 2008 when two long-time friends, J.R. Torbert and Scott Burks, had an idea to form their own company. While reflecting on their education, past employers, and construction experiences, J.R. and Scott brainstormed their vision of a successful general contracting company. They put together a business plan based on the pillars of constant communication, building relationships, ethical standards, and perpetual advancement. Soon after, Level Team Contracting was born.

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The company specializes in custom homes, design-build projects, general contracting, additions, renovations, construction management, and homestyle loan build-outs. It holds affiliations with the National Association of Home Builders and the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association.

About SawHorse, Inc.

SawHorse is a well-established residential remodeling firm in Atlanta that has provided high-quality services since 1978. The company is renowned nationwide for its creative and professional remodeling approach and is particularly notable for its energy-efficient building practices. SawHorse has been honored with over 100 national, regional, and local awards in recognition of its excellence in the industry. The company offers turnkey design-build services with a team of architects, designers, estimators, and project managers, ensuring that clients receive a comprehensive service. SawHorse is a leader in renovations in Atlanta and provides quality construction and responsive service to all of its renovation projects.

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The company is led by Matt Hoots, a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology with a background in chemical engineering, architecture, and building construction. Matt is an expert in green building practices and was a former executive board member of the Green Building Council. He currently sits on the board of the EarthCraft Council at the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Under Matt’s leadership, SawHorse has received recognition in various media outlets, including the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The company has also been acknowledged by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association.

About Hask Custom Homes

HASK Custom Homes strives to construct the most exceptional custom homes by providing superior products, services, and professionalism. Its projects start with sourcing high-quality materials from the leading suppliers in the market and then partnering with the most skilled artisans in the Atlanta region to create homes brimming with intricate details that will satisfy even the most discerning homeowners. The company specializes in various services, including new custom homes, extensive home remodeling, sizable additions, basement finishing, kitchen, bedroom, and porch renovations.

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HASK collaborates with some of the top architects in Atlanta, including Ross Piper, Harrison Design, Frances Zook, Chad Mattison, Greg Busch, Stanley Dixon & Associates, and Ken Alred. The company has also been recognized by industry associations such as the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, EarthCraft Builder Certification, Home Builders Association of Georgia, and the NAHB. HASK and its partners design comfortable, chic, and practical floor plans catering to contemporary lifestyles.

About Stryant Construction

Stan Sugarman and Atticus LeBlanc formed the Stryant companies in 2009 to find undervalued real estate investments in the metro Atlanta area. Since then, it has acquired and renovated several hundred units and a handful of commercial properties.

As investors, Stryant’s guiding philosophy is to improve properties and neighborhoods through construction projects that add more value than cost. In 2011, Stryant Construction and Management, Inc. started to bring a similar philosophy to homeowners and investors needing construction services. The firm’s services include remodeling, new construction, second-story addition, bathrooms, kitchens, porches, and outdoor and commercial spaces.

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Stryant Construction’s projects have piqued the interest of the press over the years and have been featured by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curbed Atlanta, and Decaturish.

About Copper Sky Design + Remodel

Company owner Jim Walker believes old houses are worth saving. He and his seasoned team do this the right way, with a strong eye for traditional design elements, a thoughtful layout, meticulous planning, and uncompromising attention to detail. Jim founded Copper Sky in 2003 with a particular affinity for Craftsman, mid-century modern, and victorian-era styles homes. Since then, the firm has renovated many houses in Atlanta’s historic neighborhoods, leading to an astounding recognition: Copper Sky was recognized with eight awards in the 2022 Georgia Design Awards.

Copper Sky’s approach is part renovation, part restoration, a carefully planned amalgamation of two distinctly different worlds. The studio works to preserve original architectural details whenever possible while adding space, function, and utility.

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Some of the company’s most recent recognitions are seven awards during the 2022 OBIE Award-Winning Projects and being hailed as the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeler of the Year for 2022.

About rand* construction

Building for over three decades, rand* construction is an award-winning multi-office firm specializing in creating dynamic commercial spaces across the US. Founder Linda Rabbitt, under whose leadership rand* grew from a small tenant interiors firm into the multi-market giant it is today, continues to support it as Chairman. Also bringing over three decades of commercial real estate experience is CEO Bob Milkovich, while Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Associate Professional for Building and Construction (LEED AP BD+C) Bryan Stolz heads the Atlanta office as director, with 15 years of industry experience under his belt. The firm won three Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Georgia Excellence in Construction Awards in 2022 alone.

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rand* also worked on Argo Group’s new 21,000-square-foot space on Preston Ridge Road. The interior alteration required close coordination with the multi-tenant building to ensure disruption was minimized throughout the 15-week project. A new lobby, reception, open office space with workstations, private offices, conference rooms, break rooms, a copy room, server room, and support intermediate distribution frame (IDF) room were added to the space. The use of glass throughout the interior allows natural light to brighten the contemporary open design, complemented by custom lighting and millwork. rand* played a key role in the pre-construction constructability reviews and value engineering exercises. In doing so the firm created great relationships with vendors and subcontractors, and the client’s budget and expectations were met.

About HITT Contracting Inc.

Once a small family business, HITT Contracting is now a 1,500-strong team building everything from government and boutique offices to highrises and campuses from coast to coast. Multi-awarded Virginia Tech Construction alumnus Kim Roy leads the firm as CEO after delivering over 6.5 million square feet of complex tenant fit-out and new construction projects since joining HITT’s Base Building sector in 1999. Joining her as co-presidents are fellow industry veterans Jeremy Bardin and Drew Mucci. Executive Vice President Ryan Bixler leads the Atlanta office, rising through firm ranks from laborer to multiple field posts before assuming supervisory roles on projects across various sectors.

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One such project is the 2016 ABC Georgia Excellence in Construction Award of Merit-winning Mercedes-Benz USA Transitional Headquarters Office. HITT added a new reception desk, a video wall, elevator lobbies, and a break room to the 90,000-square-foot, five-floor space, which also received specialty finishes, raised access flooring, additional HVAC systems, sound masking, and security updates. The open-office workspace area is equipped with LED lighting and writable wall surfaces and also features carpet tiles and daylight views. Graphic branding walls, a 16-flat screen video wall, and backlit panels also enhance the common areas such as the lobby and reception desk. The project was completed in 16 weeks.

About Skanska USA

The more than century-old international building giant Skanska first came to the US in 1971 to work on one job on the New York subway line. Since then, Skanska USA has grown exponentially, with multiple offices in all regions. President and CEO Richard Kennedy oversees the massive operation, drawing on over two decades of experience in the construction industry.

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Skanska USA expanded to the Southeast in 1994. The Alston & Bird office renovation is one of the firm’s projects in Atlanta. Interior demolition, structural support, and interior fit-out and finishes were all employed to accommodate 11 attorney floors, three conference floors, and two administrative floors across the 365,419-square-foot space. To avoid disrupting other building tenants, Skanska did the work in quadrants and shifts as it extracted more than 1,000 tons of debris. With all of this happening simultaneously with the build-out, the firm beat its original project schedule of 22 months and three phases, completing the build in 16 months and two phases.

About Leapley Construction

Building in the city since 1999, Leapley Construction knows the Metro Atlanta area like the back of its hand. The firm was established by one of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEOs and Atlanta Magazine’s Top 500 leaders, Meredith Leapley. Today, joining her in building efficient and sustainable interior spaces for the corporate, healthcare, and higher education sectors, is President Alan Scoggins, who brings over three decades of experience in construction to the hands-on work. Leapley has earned many awards through the years, including the 2021 Excellence Award from AGC Georgia, and has also built for high-profile clients such as Microsoft and The Coca-Cola Company.

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The firm transformed two buildings in Atlanta into a new campus for a high-tech client. Leapley built the city’s culture into the campus’ 16 floors through graphic walls, colorful furniture, geometric nooks, and many other fun elements: a showpiece connecting staircase serves as the focal point of the 523,000-square-foot space. Employees and visitors get unobstructed views of midtown and downtown through the huge windows on the different floors as well as the terraces and rooftop gardens.

About Batson-Cook Company

First established in West Point in 1915 by W.C. Batson and Edmund Cook as a textile and mill village construction company, Batson-Cook has grown into one of the leading construction companies working in the southeast US. Today it is led by President and CEO R. Randy Hall, formerly the senior vice president of the Atlanta office, which first opened in 1959. Hall is a Civil Engineering graduate of Auburn University and serves as National Director of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The firm has received multiple awards for its work in Georgia, including two Excellence in Construction Pyramid Awards in 2020 from the ABC Florida First Coast Chapter.

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Batson-Cook worked on the interior fit-up of the Anthem Atlanta Innovation Studio in the Midtown Atlanta Technology Square. The project consisted of approximately 5,000 square feet and included a complete interior demolition and reconstruction, including gypsum board assemblies, millwork, glass wall systems, personal doors, flooring, painting, HVAC ductwork, plumbing, and electrical lighting.

About JE Dunn Construction Company

Alongside names like Thomas Edison and Frank Lloyd Wright, Jr., John Ernest “Ernie” Dunn has been named as one of the most important people in construction history. He founded JE Dunn in Kansas City in 1924. Almost a century later, through war and economic ups and downs, the firm continues his legacy of excellence in building, expanding its reach to projects in all 50 states. Today, after three generations of family leadership, JE Dunn is led by its first non-Dunn President and CEO, Gordon Lansford, who had worked closely with Chairman Emeritus Bill Dunn, Sr. as CFO for 15 years prior.

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JE Dunn extensively remodeled the interior of an existing one-story building with a mezzanine to create the 25,000-square-foot Georgia Pacific Innovation Institute. The research and development facility houses office, sales, and marketing space designed to showcase the company’s packaging design solutions through simulated retail environments. The building also received minimal upgrades on its exterior.

About Winter Construction

Ranked among Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 400 Contractors in the US, Winter Construction has been building in Atlanta for over six decades. Georgia Tech Civil Engineering graduate CEO Brent Reid started with the company as a project engineer. Today he continues to cultivate the culture of passion and innovation that has fueled his leadership of the firm. He currently also serves on the Advisory Board of the International Council of Shopping Center’s CenterBuild Conference, which he has also previously chaired. Joining him as president is Tom Nichols, who has also been with Winter for many years, starting as a project manager in 1996. Together, they uphold the firm’s commitment to building relationships founded on trust with every hospitality, retail, healthcare, industrial, and recreational space they create.

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One such client is office supply provider CWC. Winter renovated 1,000 square feet of its building, updating its showroom and breakroom to create a more modern look.

About Macallan Construction

Experts in delivering complex construction to occupied structures, Macallan Construction has been building in Atlanta since 2002. This diverse team of real estate professionals, engineers, and general contractors is led by Vice President, General Superintendent, and Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Bill Tracy, and Managing Principals James L. Rhoden, III, Mike Minutelli, and Dean de Freitas. Macallan tailor-fits custom solutions for retail, restaurant, interior, and parks and recreation projects.

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Macallan Construction renovated Roam’s innovative coworking and meeting space in Buckhead. The time-sensitive open class A office project included collaborative work areas, garage-style training rooms, and cafe, conference, and networking spaces. The firm also incorporated high-end and dynamic finishes such as walnut millwork, specialty light fixtures, garage doors, feature and frosted windows, bi-fold doors, large-scale graphics, as well as large write and wipe surfaces and the latest IT and networking systems. The client praised Macallan not just for its high-quality and efficient work but also for its fairness and honesty throughout the project.

About Trident Construction Group

Named on Atlanta Business Chronicle’s list of the 25 Largest Interior Commercial Contractors in the city, Trident Construction Group was established in 2012. The three core focuses of the firm are clients, safety, and quality. Founder Jay Wicklund continues to lead the group as President, bringing more than two decades of experience building over $300 million worth of construction projects with the US Navy Civil Engineer Corps and private entities worldwide.

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Trident Construction Group worked on the interior up-fit of Impact Development Management’s office in Atlanta. The 6,000-square-foot project included a full interior renovation of the lobby, meeting spaces, private offices, and communal spaces. “Zoom Rooms” were also added to accommodate virtual meetings. Trident worked to complete the project in coordination with the company’s rebranding efforts and right in time for its transition from its previous office space.

About Structor Group

Structor Group has been building commercial spaces in Atlanta for over 15 years, focusing on interior construction and renovation for the education, office, healthcare, corporate, retail, and restaurant industries. President Jeff Stratton brings nearly thirty years of experience in the city’s construction industry. The firm delivers the highest quality product while meeting its client’s budgets, timelines, and exacting specifications.

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Structor Group renovated well-known certified public accounting and consulting firm HLB Gross Collins’ office in Atlanta. The 13,511-square-foot project took place while the company continued to occupy its 10th-floor space. Structor did work on the lobby, two conference rooms, and 31 interior offices which incorporated glass walls, Mecho shades, huddle and open workspaces, as well as a break room.

About Eco Custom Homes

As Atlanta custom home builders, Eco Custom Homes brings expert craftsmanship, architectural science, and project management insight to every job. The company is honored to offer new homes with an ENERGY STAR certification—such homes are more energy efficient than homes built to the code’s minimum requirements. The firm’s projects are separately verified by a third-party energy consultant to ensure they meet its ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency, ensuring they are better for the environment and its customers.

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Eco Custom Homes specializes in architect-led projects and has completed hundreds of projects. As a custom home builder that completes new construction and home remodeling, the company knows which parts of the design-driven projects require special attention. It understands and uses the most advanced materials and construction methods available today. Eco Custom Homes is a company specializing in single-family homes with a mastery of English cottage, craftsman, Cape Cod, and modern farmhouse styles.

About B.E.C. Custom Homes & Development Co., Inc.

Husband and wife Brian and Beth Carter have been building in Columbia County since 2001. They have always wanted to combine their ideas to create the perfect home; that is how B.E.C. Custom Homes was founded. B.E.C Custom Homes is an expert in cottage, craftsman, colonial, and lake house styles. At B.E.C Custom Homes, it prides itself on being able to build just about any type of lot. It has an experienced in-house clearing and grading team that can level and properly prepare each lot for housing development.

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B.E.C. Custom Homes has created this new custom home at Champions Retreat with luxury upgrades throughout. This home has five beds in the main house and a sixth-bedroom suite above the garage. It also features a spiral staircase foyer, a formal dining room, a study, a two-story living area overlooking the backyard, a designer kitchen, and a large pantry and breakfast room. The backyard features an impressive in-ground pool and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen under a herringbone brick patio covered by a tongue-and-groove wooden deck.

About Level Team Contracting

High school friends J.R. Torbert and Scott Burks have always shared a passion for architecture. With over 20 years of experience, there was no doubt that the two of them would soon realize their goal of becoming successful general contractors. When Torbert and Burks founded Level Team Contracting in 2008, they set out to offer their full dedication to achieving good work ethics for customers. With their leadership, Level Team Contracting continues to specialize in second-floor additions, new coach houses, and kitchen and bathroom remodels.

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Like its founders, Level Team Contracting’s dedicated team can shape the vision and plans for different projects thanks to its years of experience and focus on inner-city construction. The company considers each project individually and is able to be flexible in its approach to meet the specific needs of its clients while at the same time respecting the aesthetic charm of the neighborhood.

About R. Jacobs Construction

Since 1976, R. Jacobs Construction has been working as an Atlantan full-service custom home builder and renovation company. R. Jacobs Construction has served and completed projects for more than 3,500 owners during 46 years in service. From layout to creation, the firm’s group manages custom domestic construction with utmost interest in elements and customized client satisfaction. What it does is recognize an architect’s residence plans to create a client’s new home, or it’ll introduce them to one of its architects to lay out a brand new plan in accordance precisely to specifications and preferences.

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The company’s owner, Bob Jacobs, is a second-generation homebuilder and improvement specialist. A graduate of Oglethorpe University, Bob Jacobs grew up in the home building and home improvement business, learning all aspects of home construction and finishing from scratch. Together with Ryan Jacobs and Roni Jacobs, they are experts on their respective projects. Ryan Jacobs has extensive experience in all types of home renovations; Roni Jacobs specializes in home design and has over 30 years of experience.

About Lacher Construction

Company owner Rob Lacher leveraged his background as a CPA in a local accounting firm into the successful strategies currently being applied at Lacher Construction. In 2011, he decided to start with his first home and combine home building with a strong attention to detail. As the company’s director, Rob Lacher ensures that all of his customers are taken care of. Lacher Construction’s strategy is to only ever take on three to five projects at a time. That means clients receive full delivery at every step. The company specializes in single-family homes and has been in business since 2016.

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This new custom home on River Island combines modern design with farmhouse style. 398 Black Rail Lane is a country-style home with a touch of luxury. It features a large lanai, white paneling, brick accents, and large windows set in pine doors. Inside, Lacher Construction installed pine floors and sliding doors and added sleek black railings for the sliding doors and stylish light fixtures. In the kitchen, stainless steel appliances, subway tiles, and premium lighting accent the pine floors and incorporate a transom island.

About Georgia Contractor Group

Georgia Contractors Group (GCG) started out as a custom home building company serving customers with custom foundations and home extensions, renovations, repairs, and conversions. GCG’s team makes a living by building and remodeling homes, constantly learning more about building codes and industry trends. GCG is a Certified Professional Home Builder staffed by a team of National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Certified Green Building Professionals.

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The founder of GCG, Ron Lester, began constructing houses in the early 1990s. He continued creating homes for Wilmont Williams after relocating to Marietta, Georgia in 1997. After gaining a lot of knowledge from the Williamscraft family, Ron established his own custom home construction business in 2006. He attends numerous industry code compliance workshops and tests annually. He ensures that GCG is the code-certified building and remodeling company to stay on top of advancements and code changes throughout the home building and remodeling market.

About K&L Homes of Georgia, LLC

The Stone and Bratton families founded K&L Homes to assist clients and support their aspirations of constructing personalized homes. From there, it expanded to have departments for remodeling and roofing. Numerous residential building projects have been planned, budgeted for, scheduled, and completed by the company over the course of more than 20 years. Its staff holds both a Georgia Realtor license and a Georgia Residential Building license, thus supporting both the sales and operational elements of construction.

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K&L can work with clients to make their custom home ideas a reality, regardless of whether they have previously bought a lot. Its staff can assist with various projects, from affordable starter homes to distinctive custom residences. K&L Homes can also accommodate any style, whether it be modern, contemporary, or historic. The firm has open, clear discussions with its clients to ensure that all aspects of construction go as smoothly as possible, from planning and design to execution and completion.

About Innovate Atlanta

Innovate Atlanta is a premier design-build contractor that specializes in remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and outdoor living spaces, in addition to whole houses. For over two decades, the firm’s client-centered approach has provided homeowners with a seamless build process that utilizes best practices and new technologies in order to complete projects efficiently and within budget. Its many design styles include Traditional, Modern, and Aging-in-Place.

Based on its core values of mutual trust and understanding with clients, Innovate Atlanta has earned a reputation for excellent client service and for exceeding client expectations. This reputation has resulted in numerous awards, including several National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Contractor of the Year Awards (CotY) in various categories over the last four years. Clark Harris, the company’s president, was also named the 2021 Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year.

About Ranney Blair

The owners of Ranney Blair, Peter Ranney and Scott Blair, co-lead their firm with detailed attention to each project, ensuring that every design reflects their clients’ wide range of preferences. With the firm’s full-service process, clients have support in all steps of construction, from the planning phase spearheaded by Ranney, to the production phase overseen by Blair.

Because of its hard-working and passionate team of professionals, the firm has established itself as one of the leading remodeling firms in the area. The firm’s exemplary work has earned it numerous awards and recognitions over the years. It has recently received several prestigious NARI awards, including the 2022 National CotY Award for Residential Detached Structure, the 2021 Regional CotY Award for Residential Addition $100,000 – $250,000, and the 2020 Rookie of the Year Award.

About Boyce Design & Contracting

Boyce Design & Contracting, founded in 2000, is a design-build firm anchored on the values of trust and collaboration. President Thomas Boyce founded the company with an initial focus on landscape projects and lawn maintenance, but with the help of his brother, John Boyce, grew it to the versatile design-build firm that it is today. The firm is full of talented professionals – many of whom are former colleagues of Boyce’s – who all have strong expertise in residential design and construction.

The firm handles all aspects of the construction process, from design to product selection to completion. Further, the in-house services offered by the firm ensure that clients are making informed decisions that result in successful project outcomes. The firm’s projects have received numerous awards over the years, including most recently, the 2022 NARI CotY Awards for Residential Exterior $100,000-$200,000.

About Glazer Design & Construction

Randy Glazer, president and owner of Glazer Design & Construction, leads his firm with diligence and with a passion for creating cost-effective, beautiful, and functional spaces built with quality materials. Since the firm’s establishment in 1995, it has developed an outstanding portfolio that spans a variety of projects, including whole house renovations, the creation of handicap-accessible homes, and the remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor living spaces. The firm also specializes in green construction, striving to make sustainable and energy-efficient homes. The firm’s work has been featured in several publications including Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Atlanta Home Improvement, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

About Weidmann & Associates, Inc.

Since its founding in 1989, Weidmann & Associates, Inc., has completed more than 1,000 remodeling and renovation projects in Metro Atlanta. The firm provides a turnkey design-build approach, combined with time-tested solutions, to produce exceptional results on all of its projects. Its professional team members strive to create collaborative relationships with every client in order to ensure that each project reflects the individual preferences of the homeowners, while incorporating creative solutions to meet their long-term goals. This consumer-centered approach has not gone unnoticed by its many clients, who have provided glowing testimonials praising the firm’s professionalism and craftsmanship. In fact, over 85% of the firm’s business is from referrals and repeat clients. In addition to providing the highest levels of client satisfaction, Weidmann has been honored with numerous awards over the years, including the 2022 NARI National CotY Award for Residential Exterior Over $200,000.

About Hask Custom Homes

Even before Hask Custom Homes was founded, Al Kelekci and his father had already gained extensive experience and a great reputation in the home-building industry. Al and his father founded the firm in 2002, which specializes in new custom homes, full-home remodels, basement finishings, and house additions. Throughout its 20 years in the industry, the firm has completed these projects in multiple popular Atlanta communities, including Buckhead, Sandy Springs, and Brookhaven. It is also a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA).

Built on a foundation of collaboration and trust with clients, the firm’s process involves utilizing modern technologies and working with top architects in the area. Client reviews reflect the firm’s success in executing projects that exceed expectations.

About Sawhorse

Sawhorse is a design-build firm specializing in home remodeling, renovation, custom homes, additions, outdoor living, and commercial construction. During its 44 years of service in Atlanta, the firm has strived to produce projects that are both environmentally friendly and highly functional, by using innovative designs and sustainable practices. The firm’s in-house team of professionals collaborates with clients to develop spaces that fit their budgets while also prioritizing their style preferences.

Matt Hoots, the company’s president, has had a strong interest green building since a young age, as a result of his parents’ teachings on energy-efficient design and conservation. These principles eventually extended to his firm, which has established itself as one of the leading green building firms in the area. Hoots also serves on the advisory board of the EarthCraft Council, which was founded in collaboration with the Southface Energy Institute and the GAHBA.

About Construction Ahead

Construction Ahead is a design-build firm that provides a turnkey solution for residential construction projects in Atlanta. The firm specializes in remodeling, room additions, and the development of decks, porches, and hardscapes. Since its founding, the firm has approached each and every project with great attention to detail and has maintained clear communication with clients at every step of the construction. In these ways, the firm ensures that each project is completed within budget and on time, while also incorporating an innovative design to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional.

Owner Austin Foster, who graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Landscape Architecture, leads the firm with a mission to provide a positive and memorable experience for his clients. He is a NARI Certified Remodeler (CR) and, along with his talented team, provides exceptional craftsmanship and customer service. The project featured above won the 2017 NARI CotY Award for Kitchen $60,001 to $100,000.

About Copper Sky Design + Remodel

Copper Sky Design + Remodel, founded in 2003, is a full-service design-build firm specializing in major renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, home additions, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), specialty projects, and old house renovation. Clients can rely on the firm’s expertise in a variety of styles and designs, including Craftsman, Mid-Century Modern, and Victorian-era homes. In all stages of construction, the firm plans with a keen attention to detail, especially when doing renovations throughout Atlanta’s historic neighborhoods. During these types of projects, the firm leverages its experience and expertise to preserve the original architectural detail of the homes, while also providing more space, functionality, and utility.

Owner and CEO Jim Walker’s interest in renovation and remodeling stemmed from his own consideration of how to improve the historic home he grew up in while retaining its unique characteristics. His attention to detail and design ensures that all of his firm’s projects receive personal attention and that the home’s quality and charm are never sacrificed.

About Remodel Republic

At Remodel Republic, attention to detail and clear communication are among the most important aspects of the construction process. In the 1,100+ projects completed since the firm’s founding, these core values have ensured that every project is successfully completed on time and within budget.

This architectural and design firm specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement finishing, and home additions. The firm’s comprehensive process and professionalism toward each of these projects are among the praises that clients noted in their testimonials. The firm is a member of the NARI, the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Learn more about the firm and their work at www.remodelrepublic.com.

About Innovate Atlanta

Innovative Construction was launched in 2000 by Clark Harris. As a college student, Clark attained exposure to the construction industry while working on job sites in the summers and holidays. Today, his company has more than 20 years of experience ensuring client satisfaction. Serving Roswell and neighboring areas for decades, the firm adapts to each client’s needs as it delivers high-quality custom remodeling services.

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The firm is different than other home remodeling contractors because of its commitment to strong communication, consideration, organization, quality, and reliability, as it provides customers with exceptional support. Innovative Construction is a proponent of multiple awards, including the NARI Contractor of the Year and the Chrysalis Awards from 2018 to 2020.

About Ranney Blair

Ranney Blair offers upscale home renovations and additions for Greater North Atlanta. Each project gets personal on-site attention from homeowners throughout the design and build phases, while its collaborative project management solution offers instant access to all documentation and milestones for its clients. Every traditional, transitional, farmhouse, contemporary, and modern room is crafted as part of the company’s home. Since 2014, the company has been on a mission to bring joy back into its client’s kitchens, bathrooms, master suites, specialty rooms, or home additions.

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Founding partners Peter Ranney and Scott Blair lead Ranney Blair to work together with its clients to provide a remarkable remodeling experience and beautiful projects that homeowners can enjoy for years to come. Under Peter and Scott’s watch, the studio is proud to be affiliated with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Atlanta, the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and the Greater Atlanta Home Builders. The company is also the only NARI accredited company in Georgia.

About Boyce Design & Contracting

Boyce Design & Contracting is Atlanta’s premier design-build firm for high-end residential construction. The firm prides itself on a streamlined communication process, building relationships with each client, and a relentless pursuit of quality craftsmanship. This focus has helped the company become the NARI National Contractor of the Year and Atlanta Chapter’s Contractor of the Year, year after year.

For over 18 years, Boyce Design & Contracting has served the Metro Atlanta area as the leading full-service design-build firm. Founded by Thomas Boyce as a landscape company, over the years, the studio has added partners and services to its team to offer customers complete home transformations both inside and outside.

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As the firm has evolved over the years, it has continued to take on new challenges, and it desires to not only produce reputable, award-winning work, but to consistently push itself to innovate and stay on the cutting edge of its industry. Boyce is a proud NARI Atlanta and Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce member, and also has some of its works featured on the pages of publications like Qualified Remodeler, Atlanta Home Improvement, Modern Luxury Interiors-Atlanta, and Houzz.

About Weidmann & Associates, Inc.

Weidmann & Associates was launched in 1989 by Bill Weidmann. Bill has a degree in structural engineering and over 25 years of construction management experience. This helped the new remodeling firm quickly gain acclaim in the Atlanta market. Weidmann Remodeling & Renovation specializes in the design and build, renovation, and remodeling and serves Roswell, Atlanta, Sandy Springs, and nearby areas. Over the last three decades, it has gained various projects that feature a modern style.

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In its portfolio, clients can course through projects to determine their preference. From home additions to basements, master suites, and outdoor living spaces, the firm offers a wide array of designs to choose from so clients can select one with ease.

About Hask Custom Homes

HASK Custom Homes’ mission is to build the highest quality custom homes in the industry by delivering quality products, service, and professionalism. It specializes in new custom homes, total home remodels, large additions, basement finishing, kitchens, bedrooms, and porches. The firm produces quality builds beginning with providing the best materials from top suppliers in the market. It then continues by working with the finest artisans in the Atlanta area to build homes with details appreciated by the most discerning homeowners.

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HASK also works with the top architects in Atlanta, such as Ross Piper, Harrison Design, Frances Zook, Chad Mattison, Greg Busch, Stanley Dixon & Associates, Ken Alred, and others. It is also recognized by industry organizations like the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, Earthcraft Builder Certification, Home Builders Association of Georgia, and the NAHB. Together, it is proud to create comfortable, elegant, and functional floor plans for today’s lifestyles.

About Sawhorse

Established in 1978, SawHorse is Atlanta’s premier residential remodeling firm known nationally for its innovation, professionalism, and energy-efficient building practices. It has won over 100 national, regional, and local awards for excellence in the industry providing turnkey design-build services with a staff of architects, designers, estimators, and project managers. The company is among the leaders in renovations in Atlanta and looks forward to demonstrating its dedication to quality construction and responsive service on every renovation project.

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SawHorse runs under the leadership of Matt Hoots, a chemical engineering, architecture, and building construction graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Matt was a former executive board member of the Green Building Council and currently sits on the board under EarthCraft Council at the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Under his watch, Sawhorse has appeared on the pages of the Atlanta Business Chronicle and is also proud to be recognized by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association.

About HITT Contracting Inc.

HITT has been in the business since 1937 and specializes in base building, commercial services, renovations, repositioning, and tenant fit-outs. As a national leader in general contracting, the studio has the ability to provide first-in-class construction, from indefinite quantity service contracts to ground-up, build-to-suit trophy buildings. Ranked as one of the 30 largest general contractors in the United States, HITT is a national commercial construction leader with 14 offices nationwide.

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Leading the HITT team is the Atlanta office’s executive vice president Ryan Bixler. He is a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors and sits on the Georgia Tech Construction Advisory Board, Atlanta Society Board of Governors, and Building Owners and Managers of Atlanta. Under Ryan’s watch, the studio has piqued the interest of the press and was featured by Atlanta Business Chronicle, ENR, and Contracting Business.

About Winter Construction

Launched in 1962, Winter Construction is a privately owned and operated firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in commercial construction. Whether new construction, large-scale renovation, historic restoration, an interior build-out, or a special project, Winter offers the right mix of people and expertise to deliver any commercial project on time and within budget.

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Brent Reid’s history with Winter has been a long and storied one. Hired over 30 years ago as a project engineer, Brent currently serves as the CEO of Winter Construction and Winter Environmental. He brings a senior leadership perspective, and in his current capacity, he is a relationship builder, a forward thinker, and an innovator, as he supervises all aspects of Winter moving forward into the future.

About Chandlee and Sons Construction

Launched in 2005, Chandlee and Sons Construction specializes in ground-up construction, design-build construction, renovation, utility construction, fast track, interior build-out construction, and beyond. Chandlee and Sons Construction Company was formed when Seth Chandlee convinced his father, Jim Chandlee, that it was a good idea to combine their construction knowledge into one company. At the time, Seth had been in Alpharetta for two years attending school and building his reputation, and Jim was semi-retired in the country. Seth knew he could learn a lot from his father, who had learned from his father, James Rush Chandlee, and with the launching of Chandlee and Sons, the experience of generations came under one roof.

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Since the beginning of Chandlee and Sons Construction Company, Seth and Jim have worked together on projects of every description. In 2018, the Chandlee companies expanded under the umbrella of Chandlee Holdings, LLC. Most of its works have been lauded by the press and have been featured by What Now Atlanta, Eater Atlanta, Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta Journal/Constitution, Patch.com, and Architectural Digest.

About Structor Group

Structor Group is a commercial construction firm providing construction and renovation services to commercial offices, education, healthcare, retail, restaurant, and specialty markets. It runs under the leadership of Jeff Stratton as president and takes pride in meeting the most exacting specifications.

Structor approaches every structure it builds or renovates as an opportunity to deliver value within budget and with superior quality. It also has never missed a deadline in the past ten years. The company believes that if it continues to deliver on these promises, it will continue to have clients for life.

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Some of Structor’s most recent awards include the 2020 Best Projects Award and Award of Merit from ENR Southeast, 2020 Best of the Best award from the International Interior Design Association Georgia, the 2017 Groundbreaker Award from Atlanta Magazine, and being among the 2016 Finalists for the ULI Award of Excellence.

About Young Contracting

Young Contracting was established in 1991 by Gary Young and is a privately-held, Atlanta-based general contracting company specializing in retail, healthcare, hospitality, and special projects throughout the Southeast. Since its inception, the company has delivered 14 million square feet of commercial space.

Young Contracting’s commitment to cost efficiency, speed to market, industry-leading best safety record practices, and creative delivery methods set it apart. It focuses on its client’s business and the solutions required to secure their trust and loyalty and complete every project successfully. The studio has built lasting relationships with national retailers, healthcare brands, institutions, and developers with this approach.

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The company is a proud member of the Associated General Contractors Georgia and the International Council of Shopping Centers. It has also been the recipient of the National Associated General Contractors Safety Award for Zero Incidence Rate from 2012 to 2019.

About Macallan Construction

Founded in 2002, Macallan Construction is a versatile general contractor known for seamlessly executing complex projects in dynamic environments. The firm is a division of The Macallan Group LLC, a portfolio of construction and real estate companies. Based in Atlanta, Macallan takes pride in its ability to tailor custom solutions to meet its clients’ challenging and diverse needs.

Christian Jacobsen is leading the studio with over 28 years of management experience in the construction industry. He has extensive corporate, institutional, healthcare, hospitality, mission-critical, retail, and municipal project portfolios and experience in various roles and titles.

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In 2021, Macallan was recognized through the Silver Level STEP Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia. It was also awarded in 2014 with the Contractor of the Year Award for Historic Preservation from NARI.

About Leapley Construction

Founded in 1999, Leapley Construction is a woman-owned, commercial interior contractor that specializes in creating beautiful interior spaces for its clients in healthcare, corporate, and higher education markets. The company delivers consistent results to its clients and meets the needs of world-renowned organizations. Consistent communication and working collaboratively with its clients have been the major contributors to the successful delivery of every project.

Leapley Construction was established by Meridith Leapley. She completed her degree in Bachelor of Science, Social Science from the University of Maryland. She has been named the Most Admirable CEO in the construction industry by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and an Outstanding Woman in Construction by Construction Business Owner Magazine.

Since the firm’s inception, Leapley Construction has earned various recognitions from different groups, including the 2021 Construction Excellence Winner award from AGC Georgia, the 2020 Best Interior/Tenant Improvement: Coca-Cola’s North Avenue Tower Renovation from ENR Southeast, and the 2020 Safety Excellence Award from AGC Georgia. The company has also been certified by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

About Batson-Cook Company

Founded in 1915 by Mr. W. C. Batson and Mr. Edmund F. Cook in West Point Georgia, Batson-Cook Company has been providing services throughout the Southeast for more than a century. It operates as a general contractor, construction manager, and design-build contractor and works in almost every major industry sector including the healthcare, education, retail, office, industrial, multi-family residential, and religious. The firm has continued to grow and expand its operations and has been recognized as one of the leading organizations in the southeastern United States. It strives to develop long-lasting relationships through mutual respect and appreciates the role trust plays in the success of every project.

Batson-Cook Company has been repeatedly recognized for its contribution to the industry: it was awarded the 2020 First Place Award for Gateway Center II in the category of $100 Million and over from AGC Georgia Build Georgia Awards. Likewise, it has been certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified Projects, the Forsyth County Chamber, the Georgia Hispanic Construction Association, and the Opelika Chamber of Commerce.

About rand* construction

Founded in 1989, Rand Construction Corporation has grown into a leading general contractor based in Washington. The firm specializes in commercial tenant interiors and delivers exceptional services to its clients while promoting growth in its employees and industry. For over 30 years, Rand has created value for its clients through its knowledge of the local markets, risk management strategies, and stakeholder relationships.

The firm’s work has been recognized by different regional organizations with more than 200 craftsmanship awards. It has been frequently voted as one of the Best Places to Work by Washington Magazine and the Washington Business Journal. The firm has also received certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), the American Institute of Architects (AIA) DC, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional Building Design and Construction (LEED AP BD+C), the District of Columbia Building Industry Association, and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

About JE Dunn Construction Company

JE Dunn Construction Company is a family-owned firm and has been in the commercial construction industry since 1924. It provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services, and is an industry leader in the implementation of pre-construction technology, virtual design, and other development and construction technologies. JE Dunn employs over 3,500 employees and has 24 offices open across the nation. It consistently ranks among the top contractors nationwide.

For more than 90 years, the firm has been the recipient of numerous awards and has been recognized by a variety of organizations. It has been ranked #15 as the Best Place to Work by the Phoenix Business Journal in the Small Companies Category, the Champion of Business 2021 by the Kansas City Business Journal, and the 2021 Contractor of the Year by the Engineering News-Record Mountain States. The firm also received the 2021 Ethics Award by Recognize Good and was placed in the Top 20 of Engineering News Record’s Top 400 Contractors.

About Trident Construction Group

Trident Construction Group is a general contracting company that specializes in the healthcare, restaurant, commercial, and multifamily industries. Based in Atlanta, its work includes minor rehabilitation projects as well as the ground-up construction of commercial office buildings, medical, build-outs, restaurants, retail space, and multifamily buildings. Since its inception, Trident Construction has consistently earned the trust of its clients, subcontractors, and design professionals by working collaboratively and efficiently on every project. Its commitment to its clients is unchanging, from the development of early design concepts to work completion. The core value of the company is proven in its team build approach, emphasizing the need for each team member to contribute to the success of each project.

The Atlanta Business Chronicle ranked Trident among Atlanta’s 25 Largest Interior Commercial Contractors. The firm has also been certified by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Georgia.

About Lexdyn

Established in 2016, Lexdyn is an Atlanta-based general contractor that specializes in corporate offices, corporate campus, sports, hospitality, healthcare, financial, and data centers. Its team consists of industry professionals, each with decades of experience. They offer a variety of construction methods and logistics knowledge.

Lexdyn’s President, Jim Boatright, leads a team of 19 industry professionals and counting. The company is fast growing and quickly becoming a market disruptor in interiors construction. Lexdyn holds master service agreements with Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, and many other Atlanta companies. They serve individual tenants, landlords, REITs, and others in the commercial real estate industry. While the team is growing, they are adding value by being comparatively lean while offering the same or better service than much larger firms.

With the firm’s experience and expertise, Lexdyn has been recognized by a number of different organizations in the industry. The firm ranked 4th in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2020 list of the Best Places to Work in the Small Companies Category. The firm has also been certified by the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors (ACBR).

About Cornerstone Contracting Group, Inc.

Cornerstone Contracting Group is a full-service general contracting company in Atlanta that specializes in commercial interiors and modifications to existing structures. It holds a record of finishing projects under budget and ahead of the schedule—it is fully committed to delivering exceptional construction and top-notch project management on the Atlanta business scene. The firm believes its team members are its greatest asset. What sets Cornerstone apart from their competitors is their strength in traditional construction methods and their strong ability in both preconstruction and value engineering services. The company is committed to providing the best services for its clients in the greater Atlanta area which shows in their client retention rate of 82%

The President of Cornerstone Contracting Group, Joe Corona, has over 16 years of construction management experience. He sensed a need for strong, quality-driven companies to improve the comprehensive project delivery method of tenant build-outs and formed Cornerstone Contracting Group. Cornerstone has since become a leader in the industry in delivering build-out projects on time and under budget with nearly 1000 commercial interiors projects completed and $120M worth of renovations. He completed his degree in Construction Management at the Southern Polytechnic State University.

About Structor Group

Founded in 2006, Structor Group is a commercial construction company that provides construction and renovation services to the education, commercial, retail, healthcare, and specialty markets. Each structure built or renovated is delivered within budget and in keeping with the highest standards. The firm has not missed a deadline in the past ten years. The company offers the expertise, experience, and service to meet all the construction requirements.

Headquartered in Smyrna, the firm is led by its president and co-owner, Jeff Stratton. He completed his education at the University of Colorado Boulder, earning a degree in communication, and he has also obtained a certificate in construction management. He was a former senior project manager at a number of firms, including Malone Construction Company, Aviation Constructors, and Aaron Rents.

The company has accomplished a lot since it was established. It was ranked 14th on the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2018 list of the Top 25 Interior Commercial Contractors. The firm is also proud to be a CMMA Project Achievement Award Winner for the National Blood Testing Cooperative in 2020.

About Kinzey Construction Company

Kinzey Construction Company has been providing commercial interior and industrial construction services to the Atlanta metro area for over thirty years. The firm was founded by its Chief Executive Officer, Brad Kinzey in 1985. Since its inception, the company has been one of the most respected commercial companies in Atlanta and has built more than ten million square feet of sophisticated commercial office and industrial space for its corporate and real estate clients.

Kinzey Construction’s goal is to manage each project with exceptional service and deliver quality workmanship on time and within budget. The firm takes pride in understanding the significance of the small details on each project. Each aspect of every commercial project is delivered by a professional leadership team well-experienced in field construction operations. This distinctive attention to all the details converts architectural plans into a completed space that delights.

About Juneau Construction Company

Juneau Construction Company, founded in 1997, has grown from a husband-and-wife operation to a large corporation with over 175 workers and offices in Atlanta, Miami, and Tampa. With projects throughout Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Alabama, the firm’s substantial portfolio includes higher education facilities and multifamily structures. Its comprehensive services include preconstruction, virtual design and construction, construction management, general contracting, and design-build. With its unique construction approach, the firm has established itself as a leading contractor in the South. It takes a family approach to each project and focuses on developing strong ties throughout its duration. As a result, it has consistently produced outstanding projects that ensure customer satisfaction.

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One of the firm’s notable projects is The Bishop, an urban, mixed-use development in Atlanta, Georgia. With 420 units and two precast parking decks for residents and retail visitors, the project features 375,000 square feet of residential, retail, and parking space. Dry cleaning, a pet facility, a fitness center, and an outdoor courtyard with pool and grill stations are some of the building’s amenities.

About Brasfield & Gorrie

Brasfield & Gorrie, founded in 1964, is one of the country’s largest construction firms. With over 57 years of construction experience, the firm provides general contracting, design-build, and construction management services for a wide variety of markets. The firm is skilled in all manners of construction best practices which include integrated project delivery and lean construction, in addition to its pre construction practices and client service.

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The lilli Midtown, across Atlanta’s Fox Theater, is a 24-story residential tower that has a total of 191,277 square feet. The building has 149 beautiful apartments with grand views of the city and inspired from modern cubist design.

About Fortune-Johnson LLC

Founded in 1991, Fortune-Johnson has established its reputation as a premier contractor focusing on building multifamily projects in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The firm has an impressive portfolio of over 30,000 exceptional multifamily units. Its broad experience includes many successful projects for a wide range of industries, including apartments, senior living facilities, student housing, and mixed-use developments. Over the years, the firm has remained committed to completing every project it undertakes with high-quality craftsmanship and superior professionalism. It has focused on building long-term relationships based on mutual trust and excellence to deliver outstanding customer service.

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This featured project was given ABC’s 2020 Award of Merit. Lumen Grant Park is a 237-unit development in Atlanta’s historic Grant Park area. The firm collaborated with Dwell Design Studio to complete the project, which features a new design with a 5/6 split in the front and a 3/4 split in the rear. A multilevel infinity pool, rooftop sky lounge with views of the Atlanta skyline and historic Oakland Cemetery, club room, and fitness facility with a yoga/spin studio are among the amenities.

About Sovereign Construction & Development

Sovereign Construction & Development is an Atlanta-based construction firm that works throughout the Southeast. Since its establishment in 2007, the firm has provided expert construction management and general contracting services. Its creative project management and process-driven approach have resulted in an impressive portfolio of successfully completed projects that consistently exceed client expectations. With a team of skilled designers and builders, it incorporates cutting-edge technology, integrated project delivery methods, and cost-efficient solutions to bring each client’s vision to reality. From coordinating with subcontractors to maintaining a tight construction timeline, the firm meticulously handles every project detail to ensure its superior quality.

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Sovereign Construction and Development provided CM at-risk services to renovate Charlotte Housing Authority’s eleven-floor Charlottetown Terrace facility. The project included completely renovating the previous 180 units, resulting in 161 modernized studios and one-bedroom apartments. The outer skin and façade, roof, public rooms, and social spaces throughout the tower and ground level were all updated as part of the project.

About Batson-Cook Construction

Founded in 1915, Batson-Cook Company is a Georgia-based firm that started out in textile and mill village construction before expanding its operations throughout the Southeast. With over a century in the industry, the firm has built an impressive portfolio. It is recognized as a premier construction firm with a solid track record of exceptional projects. Its comprehensive services include general contracting, construction management, and design-build. The firm is backed by an in-house, experienced, professional staff passionate about delivering outstanding construction services tailored to the client’s requirements and expectations.

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One of the firm’s noteworthy projects is the North and Line, a mixed-use, multifamily apartment project in Atlanta, Georgia. The project features a 269,000-square-foot building with 228 residential units and various amenities such as a club room, fitness center, swimming pool, and luxury amenity deck. It also includes a 240,000-square-foot, 467-unit parking deck, a street-level retail space, and a 5,000-square-foot restaurant.

About New South Construction

Since its start in 1990, New South Construction has earned an exceptional reputation and outstanding industry rankings, a testament to the company’s superior quality and impeccable professionalism. Over the years, the firm has believed that customer satisfaction is the key to a successful project and strives to deliver exceptional projects on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality. It has focused on building solid and long-lasting partnerships with its clients to ensure smooth and efficient project completion. As a result, the majority of the firm’s projects consist of repeat business and referrals from its long list of satisfied customers.

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The firm has won several awards for the project featured here, including the 2019 First Place from AGC Build Georgia Awards and the 2019 Project Achievement Award from CMAA South Atlantic Chapter. The Spectrum on Spring is a 259-unit residential apartment complex in Atlanta, Georgia, with a three-story parking deck and five levels of residential housing. At the heart of the building is an elevated courtyard amenity space with a pool, enhanced seating, lounge, and hardscape features. Residents can also use a gated dog park adjacent to the building.

About YLH Construction Co.

YLH Construction Company, Inc. is an Atlanta, Georgia-based full-service construction firm specializing in general contracting, construction management, and design-build. Since its start in 2004, the firm has built a remarkable portfolio of over $2 billion worth of construction projects. The firm provides its clients with the industry’s lowest bond and insurance prices and an efficient approach and cost-effective solutions, resulting in lower general conditions costs. It has a proven track record of effectively planning, coordinating, and executing construction projects with its staff of highly qualified employees. The firm has earned much positive feedback from satisfied clients who have experienced a smooth and seamless project delivery.

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One of the firm’s notable projects is The George Atlanta, located in the Memorial Drive Corridor. This multifamily project has 132 apartments and 9,000 square feet of retail space, including a high-end bottle shop, a restaurant, and local retail stores. It includes a six-story, 110,000-square-foot, mixed-use building on a 1.44-acre, walkable, modern urbanist site near Georgia State University and the State Capitol.

About JE Dunn Construction

Since 1924, JE Dunn Construction Company has been a frontrunner in the commercial construction industry as a family and employee-owned business. JE Dunn is based in Kansas City and employs approximately 3,500 people around the country. General contracting, construction management, and design-build services are all offered by the firm. According to the Engineering News-Record (ENR), it is frequently listed among the top contractors in the country. The firm serves the industrial, aviation, higher education, historic preservation, and hospitality sectors.

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The firm is an industry leader in applying pre-construction technology, virtual design and construction, and other emerging construction technologies. Its experts are members of AIA Georgia, and it holds affiliations with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Savannah Area Chamber, and it is a US Green Building Council Platinum Builder.

About New South Construction Company

New South Construction Company has been creating value and trust since 1990. It is proud of its heritage, prestige, and industry rankings. The firm provides services to sectors such as industrial, aviation, multifamily, office, and government. Since the firm’s first project 30 years ago, New South has felt that providing and establishing a road for its clients will provide and build a path for its company’s future. Its foundation is built on taking care of its clients, and the bulk of the firm’s projects now are repeat customers and referrals.

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New South is led by president Huntly Gordon, and it was honored to receive the 2020 Award of Merit for J. Rex Fuqua Campus, Atlanta from the ENR Southeast Best Project and the 2020 Achievement Award for The Coca-Cola Company’s North Tower Renovation from the CMAA South Atlantic Chapter. The firm’s exemplary work has been featured by members of the press, including enr.com, AGC Georgia, and constructiondive.com.

About Pattillo Construction Corporation

Pattillo Construction, a privately held, family-owned firm founded in 1950, and it has been a recognized leader as a design-build industrial contractor of manufacturing, distribution, commercial, interiors, and specialized renovations across the American southeast. Pattillo Construction Corporation is still thriving as a certified WBENC women-owned general contractor today, thanks to its skilled staff of construction experts.

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The firm operates under the leadership of fourth-generation Bree Pattillo, primarily providing flexible services tailored to the industrial, design-build, interiors, and construction management sectors. Bree has over 20 years of construction experience and graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in Business Management and a Master’s Degree in Business from The Citadel. Under her supervision, the press has repeatedly recognized Pattillo’s works: the Atlanta Business Chronicle in 2018, and metroatlantaceo.com in 2014.

About Gilbane Building Company

Gilbane Building Company, founded in 1870, offers global integrated construction and facilities management services. It provides complete construction and facilities-related services to clients in various areas, ranging from sustainable building to cutting-edge construction technologies. With 150 years of expertise and counting, its clients rely on the business to provide safe, high-quality projects that stand the test of time. Based in Providence, Rhode Island, the firm has more than 50 offices in the United States and worldwide, including Japan, Afghanistan, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates.

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It constantly strives to be and do better through community participation, sustainable business methods, and uncompromising integrity. Gilbane was recognized as Crain’s Largest Construction Firms in New York for the second year in a row in 2017, demonstrating the company’s strong focus on customer satisfaction and its reputation for excellence.

About Evans General Contractors

Evans General Contractors, a national and worldwide design-build, general contracting, and construction management firm, offers customers across many markets cost-effective alternatives and complete project development. The firm creates solutions and provides turn-key facilities to some of the best minds and companies in their industries, whether the need is for cold storage, a cutting-edge distribution center, a high-performance additive manufacturing plant, a mission-critical data center, or an ISO level cleanroom.

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Evans provides Project Development, Preconstruction & Technical Services, and General Contracting and Construction as its core services within each market segment. The firm is headed by Richard T. Evans as Chairman and RT Evans as President and CEO. Richard has more than 40 years of construction experience and is a past Georgia Southern Foundation Board member. RT has a comprehensive understanding of a wide array of manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and corporate environment facilities. Under their supervision, Evans holds affiliations with several organizations such as the Associated Builders and Contractors, the Tilt-up Concrete Association, the Georgia Economic Developers Association, the Savannah Area Chamber, and the North Carolina Economic Development Association.

About HITT Contracting Inc.

HITT Contracting is a national commercial construction firm with various locations around the country; it is ranked as one of the top 35 largest general contractors in the United States. Since its founding in 1937, the firm has evolved to become an award-winning nationwide general contractor, conducting work ranging from base building shells to entire owner-tenant fit-outs, as well as minor tasks, servicing, and emergency work.

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HITT’s competence in preconstruction, sustainability, and virtual construction allows it to engage with its building partners from the beginning of a project to fulfill its customers’ quality, cost, and punctuality goals.

The firm is headed by CEO Kim Roy and Co-President Jeremy Bardin. Kim is an awardee of the Top 40 Under 40 class of 2009 for Building Design + Construction Magazine and the 2013 Top 20 Under 40 list in ENR MidAtlantic. Jeremy was a recipient of the Best Project for Northern Virginia Sterling II Data Center in 2017 from the ENR Mid-Atlantic Region and the Excellence in Construction Award for One Hill South in 2017 by the ABC Metro Washington.

About Van Winkle Construction

Van Winkle Construction, founded in 1931, is a fourth-generation company devoted to collaboration, transparency, and personal service. It serves customers from the industrial, multifamily and mixed-use, community and public use, faith-based, and educational sectors throughout Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Florida.

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During America’s Great Depression, Ed Van Winkle Sr. founded the organization on the premise that constructing a great project and developing a successful relationship were inextricably linked. Van Winkle Construction’s century-long prestige as one of the Southeast’s most recognized and respected construction firms is based on its continuous dedication to others through outstanding work. Ed has a degree in building construction from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Einnews.com and multihousingnews.com have both recognized the firm’s work under his guidance.

About Archer Western

Archer Western is a member of The Walsh Group, a 124-year-old provider of design, construction, financing, operation, and activation services. The Walsh Group operates as Walsh Construction, Archer Western, and Walsh Canada across 21 regional offices. The company delivers work in a wide range of building, transportation, and water markets, including airports, wastewater and water treatment plants, rapid transit, highway and bridge construction, healthcare, education, warehousing, distribution, hospitality, sports and entertainment, correctional, office and high-rises. The firm has spent more than $700 million on capital equipment and employs over 8,000 professionals and experienced tradespeople.

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Daniel P. Walsh serves as President of Archer Western and represents the fourth generation of family leadership. Dan has over 25 years of experience and is responsible for overseeing the operations of Archer Western and working with a collection of industrial clients like Unilever Manufacturing, Inc.

About Player and Company

Player and Company is a premier industrial construction firm specializing in industrial, power, and energy utilities, natural gas compression stations, chemical, electrical, and aviation sectors. Its extensive expertise has demonstrated its value in commercial markets. Player and Company has been offering superior industrial construction to Atlanta and the Southeast since 1946.

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Player’s designers and managers have years of expertise working in the areas in which it specializes and substantial experience as contractors for those businesses. The firm is licensed throughout the southeastern US in electrical, piping, and general construction services. The firm serves Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia, Carolinas, and Florida. Doug Suddeth is its President, and it holds affiliations with the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau, the American Welding Society, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, the National Electric Contractors Association, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.

About Gay Construction Company

Gay Construction has been in continuous operation since 1948. It is an employee-owned and operated commercial construction firm. For more than two generations, the firm has built a solid reputation in the construction sector and Greater Metropolitan Atlanta. Gay Construction’s owner-advocacy strategy distinguishes it from other construction companies. The firm is well-versed in the dangers, problems, and intricacies of commercial building. Its skilled staff brings decades of knowledge in field layout and building construction to the table. The firm views itself as a problem solver and a challenger, reviewing all constructability difficulties and bringing answers to the table rather than merely additional questions.

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Gay Construction is a financially stable company with one of the industry’s most favored bonding rates due to its experience and reputation. The firm is affiliated with the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and is led by David Carl as president.

About Chandlee Construction Company

Chandlee Construction Company is a collaborative design and construction firm specializing in ground-up, design-build, shell-core, grading, utility, interior build-out, renovation and remodeling construction, and site and civil development.

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The company’s expert team excels in streamlining the design and construction of any commercial or industrial project. It collaborates effectively with municipalities to build and open a business with unsurpassed speed and efficiency. Chandlee’s projects have received numerous mentions by eater.com and their HeatMap, Creative Loafing, Jezebel Magazine, zagat.com, the Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Curbed: Atlanta, Explore Georgia, and Expedia. One of its projects, the 2014 Ladybird Grove and Mess Hall on the BeltLine, has received a top eater.com award. The Big Sky Buckhead Bar and Restaurant, another of its restaurant projects, made two Zagat.com rankings in one day due to its unique design.

About Glazer Design & Construction

Glazer Design & Construction has been fulfilling Atlanta’s design, renovation, and construction needs since 1995. It offers its clients high-quality work at reasonable costs without compromising the integrity of the design or the materials used in each project.

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Glazer Construction has a long history of residential construction, restoration, and remodeling in the Atlanta metro area. The company is experienced with a wide range of project types, including new house construction, ranch conversions, attic and basement conversions, additions, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom renovations. It operates under the leadership of Randy Glazer, who is State Licensed for Residential and Commercial Building, State Erosion Control Certified, and Earthcraft Home Builder Certified. The firm also holds memberships with the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, Atlanta Home Builders Association, and National Association of Home Builders.

About Winter Construction

Winter Construction, established in 1962, is a privately owned and operated firm located in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in commercial construction. Winter offers the ideal diversity of people and knowledge to complete any commercial project on time and within budget, including new construction, large-scale renovation, historic restoration, interior build-out, or customized project.

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The company has been named one of the ENR Top 400 Contractors in the United States. It serves the hotel, retail, government, higher education, K-12, student housing, aviation, religious, healthcare, industrial, multifamily, leisure, and historic restoration industry sectors in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions. With over six decades of experience, it holds memberships with Forsyth County Chamber and Georgia Hispanic Construction Association. Winter’s projects have also been featured by Rebusiness Online (2021) and Atlanta Business Chronicle (2019).

About Pellicano Construction

In 1976, Tony Pellicano founded Pellicano Construction in Albany, Georgia, starting with the restoration of the Old Dougherty County Jail for $50,000 and the Welcome Center at the Georgia Veterans State Park for $300,000. The company works with clients in industries such as entertainment and restaurants, automotive, child care, healthcare, hospitality, and retail. In addition to these, it provides constructability review, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and project scheduling and budgeting.

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Completing the $10 million Miller-Murphy-Howard Convention Center and taking on Stephen Dew as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer were significant milestones for Pellicano. Since 2000, the firm has expanded into the retail, hotel, and healthcare sectors as a construction manager and contract negotiator.

About Trident Construction Group

Trident Construction Group, established in 2012, is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Trident’s project scope includes anything from minor rehabilitation to ground-up development in a range of project types such as healthcare, commercial office buildings, build-outs, restaurants and retail, multifamily, government, and adaptive reuse across the southeastern United States.

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Inspired by the Navy’s “Trident” virtues of duty, honor, and loyalty, the company’s team focuses on three guiding principles: client, safety, and quality. Its ideology begins at the top, with President and Naval Academy graduate John “Jay” Wicklund, and extends throughout the organization. Under Jay’s leadership, the business was named one of Atlanta’s 25 Largest Interior Commercial Contractors by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in 2020.

About Icon Development Corporation

Icon Development Corporation has committed itself to seamlessly and precisely implementing building designs for over 18 years. It works closely with clients and architects as a commercial builder to make their vision a reality. From high-rise residences to restaurants, retail fit-outs and condo restorations, the business delivers the craftsmanship and structural understanding needed to ensure project success.

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Icon believes that in the commercial world, where expert manufacturing and rapid installation are critical to project success, design-driven construction is more crucial than ever. Icon is managed by Jeffrey Dinkle, an Emory University graduate with an economics and sociology degree. He has been a high-performance developer and builder in the Southeast for over ten years. Jeffrey is a well-known personality in Atlanta’s green construction community and now serves on the board of the National Passive House Alliance.

About Ritchey Enterprises Inc.

Founded in 2003, Ritchey Enterprises Inc. (REI) is a full-service general contractor serving national and regional restaurant brands, retailers, hospitality chains, financial institutions, c-store, and grocery chains. It serves clients throughout the Southeast and Midwest regions of the United States and is led by Jeff Ritchey. Jeff brings over 20 years of experience in preconstruction management, general contracting, design-build, and construction management services. Before becoming the firm’s president, he was the Director of Development at Ironhorse Development. He is a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Building Construction and Contracting.

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REI has the knowledge and ability to accomplish projects of any scope. It especially prides itself on being the best at renovating existing structures. It is well equipped to renovate occupied buildings while keeping downtime to a minimum.